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Spinach: hot to the table?

(10 Posts)
Jillybird Sun 14-Jun-20 14:15:16

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GrannyGravy13 Sun 14-Jun-20 14:18:21

Don't boil it, sweat it down in a shallow wide pan two tablespoons of water and some butter transfer to hot serving dish.

Takes less than five minutes, tastes delicious and keeps hot.

Calendargirl Sun 14-Jun-20 14:30:50

I had spinach the other night. Washed the leaves, shook off the excess water, didn’t add any more, microwaved for a couple of minutes, quick drain, then ate.

Seemed quite warm, and tasty.

Legs Sun 14-Jun-20 17:32:42

Not so healthy, but lovely:
www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/creamed-spinach

Fennel Sun 14-Jun-20 17:36:07

You can buy frozen chopped spinach. I just microwave it for a few minutes. In a bowl covered with clingfilm.
I've used spinach from the garden and you do need to wash that. Then dry off with a teatowel or kitchen roll before microwaving. No added water - the spinach steams in its own liquid.

merlotgran Sun 14-Jun-20 17:40:53

I do the same as GrannyGravy .

I also add spinach to curries and pasta dishes at the last minute and just stir it through.

MiniMoon Sun 14-Jun-20 18:09:48

Likewise merlotgran.

PinkCakes Sun 14-Jun-20 19:42:41

I much prefer it raw, in salads

Witzend Tue 16-Jun-20 11:25:41

Does anyone else add lemon juice to cooked spinach?

Years ago, when we were living overseas among mostly Greek Cypriots, I once had a GC neighbour asking whether I had a lemon she could have, since she was cooking spinach, and ‘How can you have spinach without lemon juice?’

Er, quite easily! I thought, but that was before I tried it.
I invariably sprinkle some on cooked spinach now.

Alishka Tue 16-Jun-20 14:13:22

I eat a lot of spinach. Sweated down, then gently cooked with olive oil, fresh chilli and garlic and yes! a squeeze of lemon over.Food of the Gods!
I've just completed my online delivery order and an 800g bag of the green stuff is on it.