Plus there are so many different spinach dishes to experiment with! Of course, there’s the obvious spinach artichoke dip and creamed spinach, but these 52 best spinach recipes prove there are plenty of other things to make with this healthy food. From each of these meals like fresh spinach pasta and soups for dinner, to ham and spinach omelettes for breakfast, it’s no wonder Popeye loved this leafy green veg so much—and we guarantee you will too!
Best Spinach Recipes
Chef Jon Ashton’s Spinach and Mushroom Galette With Everything Crust
A galette is a freeform tart that can be topped with savory or sweet filling. This veg-centered version from Parade chef Jon Ashton works as a side dish or winning vegetarian entrée. Get the recipe
Chickpea-Spinach Curry
Think of this as a fancied-up—and flavor-packed—version of rice and beans. Every better, this meals comes in at just $2.12 per serving for a family of four. Get the recipe
Spinach Dip You’ll Love
A colorful Greek twist on a tried-and-true classic: spinach dip. Get the recipe
Spinach Omelet
Spinach serves as a wonderful source of iron making this eggs-cellent meal a breakfast of champions. Get the recipe
Spinach and Artichoke Potato Bake
All the flavors of everyone’s favorite party dip all baked into a potato side from Liz Pearson. Get the recipe
Spinach Artichoke Pasta Salad
Spinach Artichoke Pasta Salad has all the flavors we love from the hot dip appetizer but in a cool, creamy delicious new way. Pro tip: Chill for at least a couple hours before serving. Get the recipe
Ham and Spinach Savory Muffins
This recipe is a great way to use up leftover roast ham. It calls for cottage cheese for extra protein and less fat—but you’ll never know it’s there. Get the recipe
Spinach Corn Curry
Spinach corn curry (picture shown above) is an easy to make delicious and healthy green curry. Spinach has a high nutritional value and is extremely rich in antioxidants, folic acid, and vitamins. This spinach and corn curry goes very well with plain rice and can also be served with Indian breads or even tortillas. Get the recipe
Sun-Dried Tomato, Goat Cheese and Spinach Quiche
Mayonnaise—in the filling and the crust—is the secret ingredient that lends delicious tang to this Sun-Dried Tomato, Goat Cheese and Spinach Quiche from The Duke’s Mayonnaise Cookbook by Ashley Strickland Freeman. If you want to keep this gluten-free (or are tight for time), skip the crust, pour the filling into a skillet or ovenproof dish and bake until set. Get the recipe
Spinach and Strawberry Salad
To pack a salad for a picnic or barbecue, grab a large plastic bowl with a lid, pour the dressing in, and pile the greens (plus any add-ins) on top. Make sure the lid is sealed tight and stow the bowl upright in an insulated container with several ice packs. Toss just before serving. Get the recipe
Butternut Squash with Egg Noodles and Spinach
Instead of just eating butternut squash as a side, why not cube it and mix into a pasta dish, with egg noodles and spinach—delicious! Get the recipe
Healthy Spinach and Feta-Spiked Turkey Burgers
Plain turkey burgers may not be the most exciting, but with the great bold flavor of feta, along with spinach and garlic, you have the ultimate healthy burger on your hands! Dust off the grill and give them a try! Get the recipe
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup With Spinach
NYC-based food blogger and private chef Anna Watson Carl shares more than 100 seasonal recipes in her first cookbook, The Yellow Table. “I make a pot of this whenever I feel a cold coming on. In addition to the traditional carrot, celery, and onion, I love adding lots of fresh spinach. If you happen to have homemade chicken stock in your freezer, this is a good time to use it.” Get the recipe
Spinach Fettuccine with Basil Pesto Shrimp
Fresh spinach fettuccine (find it at an Italian store, or use dry pasta) is tossed with shaved zucchini, basil pesto shrimp, and baby arugula. It’s a pasta dish for enjoying the last of summer’s vibrant vegetables. Get the recipe
Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Gnocchi Bake
Spinach and Artichoke Gnocchi Bake is filled with familiar flavors from that dip we all love, baked into a meal your family will love. Get the recipe
Quick and Easy Spinach Soufflé
Soufflés have a reputation for being temperamental and hard to make—but this cheesy spinach version is super simple! Big ‘wow’ factor, minimal effort. Get the recipe
One Super Spinach Dish
Spinach Pie is now more of a Black Family Thanksgiving tradition than almost any other dish, but this is also a great buffet dish for anytime. It can be a main course for vegetarians. You can use any kind of cheese you want. Add some parsley to the casserole before baking, if you like, or sprinkle some on top after the casserole is baked. Putting the spinach mixture into a crust turns this into a tart. Get the recipe
Cheesy Pasta with Sausage and Spinach
All you need is five ingredients (plus salt, pepper and oil) to put a balanced, satisfying dinner on the table—fast! Use your favorite pasta and any flavor of precooked low-fat chicken sausage for this creamy, satisfying meal. Get the recipe
Devin Alexander’s Three Cheese Spinach Lasagna
If you’re looking for a way to incorporate more of this nutrient-packed leafy green into your diet, this recipe is perfect for you. The spinach flavor is extremely mild, but you’ll still get all of the health benefits of this nutrient-packed leafy green. Just be sure to really squeeze the spinach well to remove all the excess moisture. Otherwise, you’ll end up with a soggy lasagna. Get the recipe
Spinach-Cheese Casserole
Impress your guests with this cheesy, iron-rich dish this Thanksgiving. Get the recipe
Slow Cooker Turkey and Spinach Lasagna
The layers of this slow-cooker lasagna are stuffed with turkey, spinach and melted cheese. Get the recipe
Spinach Egg Drop Soup
Top Chef finalist Shirley Chung serves up Chinese American fare at Ms. Chi Café in Culver City, California. Now the chef and restaurant owner is sharing some of her favorite recipes, like her Egg Drop Soup with a nutritious kick of spinach. Get the recipe
Spinach Green Goddess Dip
Put a new spin on your favorite fresh veggies with this rich, flavorful spinach dip. Get the recipe
Lemon Orzo and Spinach
This simple side dish is bursting with lemon, and is full of good-for-you spinach! Oh, and it can be whipped up any busy night of the week in almost no time! Get the recipe
Spinach Salad with Smoked Turkey and Pistachios
Chewy, crunchy, tangy, peppery—this recipe from Cheryl Forberg, R.D., hits all the right notes. You can prep the ingredients ahead of time for speedy meals later in the week. Get the recipe
Quick Broccoli Spinach Soup With Sesame and Avocado
Get your greens in for the day with this quick, nutritious soup from Rawsome Superfoods (Page Street Publishing) by vegan cookbook author and blogger Emily von Euw. For a more filling bowl, add sliced and steamed tofu or roasted chickpeas. Get the recipe
Spinach Tortellini Soup For One
If you are looking for a quick and easy recipe when you’re in a hurry and want something filling yet simple, this is a great recipe to have on hand. You can use cheese tortellini, or meat. Takes only a few minutes to prepare and always comes out delicious. Get the recipe
Spinach Paratha
Paratha is a variety of pan-fried Indian bread made with whole wheat flour. It’s a staple in Northern India and here we are making green spinach parathas. Many people complain that their kids do not like greens, but they are going to demand these parathas! Get the recipe
Spinach, Ham and Cheese Omelet
This spinach, ham and cheese omelet is quick, easy and, best of all, delicious. Get the recipe
Gluten-Free Spinach Artichoke Pizza
Capri Lilly aka Good Food Baddie’s Gluten-Free Spinach Artichoke Pizza has guilt-free layers of creamy sauce, is topped with spinach, marinated artichokes and lots of cheese on a gluten-free chickpea crust, and will change the way you look at spinach artichoke dip for good. Get the recipe
Spinach Feta Tarts
Shhh! No one will ever guess these crispy treats came out of your freezer. Get the recipe
Spinach-Stuffed Mushrooms
Here’s a healthy and delicious little appetizer recipe that is perfect to share with friends: Spinach-Stuffed Mushrooms. Get the recipe
Mini Breakfast Egg, Tomato and Spinach Flatbread Pizzas
Sometimes pizza is the answer to a delicious, healthy breakfast! Try this recipe from the American Egg Board to get your mornings off to a scrumptious start. Get the recipe
Creamed Spinach and Cheese Roulade
Looking for an easy brunch dish for summer weekends with friends and family? Try this Creamed Spinach and Cheese Roulade, which is guaranteed to go fast. Cheesy and delicious, it’s the ultimate egg recipe flavored with Gruyère cheese and scallions. Get the recipe
Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip
The secret ingredient to this Spinach Artichoke Dip? Gouda. Yes, Gouda it is. It has all the soft meltiness of mozzarella, but it’s still a tad sharp and salty. This will be your go-to dip recipe from now on! Get the recipe
Lighter Spinach Dip
This creamy dip uses light mayo and Greek yogurt to cut down the cals. Get the recipe
Pasta with Ricotta and Spinach
Creamy ricotta and garlic-sautéed spinach make for a fresh, summery pasta that’ll fill you up without weighing you down. Get the recipe
Lentil Spinach Cups
Healthy ingredients like leeks, eggs, low-fat ricotta cheese, baby spinach and lentils make this one satisfying breakfast dish or protein-packed afternoon snack! Get the recipe
Italian Sausage, Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Pretzel Buns
You need a new comfort food recipe for your recipe arsenal, don’t you? Yes, of course, you do! Italian sausage, spinach and mozzarella cheese stuffed into a warm, soft pretzel bun. Enjoy! Get the recipe
TikTok’s Spinach Pici Pasta
Spinach Pici Pasta is incredible because it’s only three ingredients, uses a whole box of spinach for two servings of pasta and turns out bright green, so it’s fun for kids to eat! It’s typically a hand-rolled pasta that kind of looks like fat spaghetti, but TikTok introduced us to an even more fun version of Pici Pasta made with spinach! Get the recipe
Pan-Seared Scallops with Spinach-Mushroom Sauté
Pan-searing scallops is a great way to cook them quickly to keep them succulent while creating a golden brown crust. I love pairing this delicately sweet seafood with wild shiitake mushrooms and tender baby spinach for a complete and satisfying meal. Get the recipe
Kicked-Up Spinach and Artichoke Dip
With three cheeses, how can you go wrong? The cubes of Brie partially melt, and you bite into a piece of heaven. Get the recipe
Buttery Spinach Stuffing Bites
These Spinach Stuffing Bites are the perfect holiday appetizer. They’re budget-friendly, quick and easy to make and the right size for snacking. Even kids will enjoy them—just be careful not to mention the “s” word (spinach). Get the recipe
Katie Lee Biegel’s Creamy Spinach Artichoke Pasta
TV chef Katie Lee Biegel’s indulgent pasta toss is inspired by classic spinach artichoke dip, which is on the table in less than 30 minutes. “This is one of our family favorites because we usually have the ingredients on hand,” Lee Biegel says. “It looks and tastes like such a decadent dish, but it’s really so easy.” Get the recipe
Lightened-Up Spinach Artichoke Dip
If you’re keeping your spending on the lighter side for the Super Bowl, you may want to do the same with your menu. Here’s a great recipe for spinach artichoke dip—a favorite on Game Day—but lightened up. Get the recipe
Slow Cooker Bacon-Spinach Quiche
Put your slow cooker to work making more than just soups and stews. Try this Bacon-Spinach Quiche by Hope Comerford, a mom of two and blogger at Slow Cooker Adventures. Get the recipe
Cheesy Tomato and Spinach Cornbread Pie
This meat-free meal still has plenty of protein to satisfy a hungry family. Good news for leftover lovers: This dish is just as tasty the next day! Get the recipe
Spinach Salad with Grilled Feta, Oranges, Cayenne Spiced Pecans and Curried Shallot Vinaigrette
Chris Cunningham, Head Chef of Hopsmith Tavern, created this dish based on ingredients his dinner guests provided on the spot! Get the recipe
Paula Deen’s Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip
“My message has always been the same: We have to use moderation. I don’t want a person who suffers from diabetes to think that they can never have that piece of pie or have something that tastes good. That’s something my family and I are working on—recipes that are diabetic-friendly without sacrificing the taste and the flavor.” Get the recipe
Grilled Curry Chicken Breasts with Spinach Rice
A basic spinach rice paired with fresh-off-the-grill chicken makes for a filling and tasty meal. Get the recipe
Spinach Cake Muffins
These Spinach Muffins have the perfect amount of sweetness and an appealing bright green color, but no intense spinach flavor. Kids love them. Get the recipe
Gnocchi With Spinach and Beans
If you’re not cooking gnocchi at home, you are missing out! We’re talking about the pre-packaged variety that you can find in most grocery stores these days. This gnocchi recipe with spinach is meat free, which is a great option for the Lenten season. Get the recipe
