How to Make Frozen Spinach
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How to Make Frozen Spinach
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Starting with fresh spinach, the leaves are thoroughly washed and dried before removing any long or tough stems. Cooking the spinach briefly in a non-stick pan with a small amount of olive oil softens the leaves and releases moisture. After cooking and chopping, the spinach is cooled completely to avoid ice crystals, then stored in freezer bags. This approach prepares spinach that can substitute frozen spinach in recipes.
The cooked spinach will have a tender texture suitable for later incorporation in various dishes like casseroles, quiches, or sautés. Having homemade frozen spinach ensures you can control freshness and quality compared to store-bought frozen products.
Before use, frozen spinach should be fully defrosted and squeezed dry to remove excess moisture. This preparation step avoids watery recipes and maintains intended texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pound spinach fresh
- ½ teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
- Wash spinach and spin to dry in a salad spinner (or dab dry).
- Remove any long or tough stems.
- Place the fresh spinach in a large non-stick pan with olive oil over medium high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally until the spinach is cooked through (3-4 minutes).
- Cool slightly. Place spinach on a cutting board and chop.
- Cool completely and use in place of frozen spinach in your recipe as directed or freeze in a medium sized freezer bag.
Notes
- Drain and squeeze defrosted frozen spinach thoroughly before adding to recipes to prevent excess moisture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 30 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 30 | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Sodium | 89mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 632mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 10635IU | 213% |
| Vitamin C | 31.8mg | 35% |
| Calcium | 112mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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