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How to Make Frozen Spinach
This recipe replaces 1 package of store bought frozen spinach.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
14 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 30 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh spinach
- 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.
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Notes
- Most recipe will require the spinach to be defrosted and squeezed dry before adding to the recipe.
Nutrition Information
Calories
30
(2%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Sodium
89mg
(4%)
Potassium
632mg
(18%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Vitamin A
10635IU
(213%)
Vitamin C
31.8mg
(35%)
Calcium
112mg
(11%)
Iron
3.1mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 30
% 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.