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Produce Info, Storage Tips and Recipes

Spinach (Bagged)

The Basics

Spinach is an edible, flowering plant, native to central and southwestern Asia. A fun spinach fact: dishes made with spinach are refered to as "florentine" in honor of Catherine de'Medici, the Florence-born, 16th century queen of France who loved spinach so much that she insisted it be served at every meal! (Read more on Wikipedia.)

Storage Tips

Store unwashed spinach in a loosely closed plastic bag in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Spinach is highly nutritious, containing exceptionally high amounts of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, calcium, and manganese. It is also considered to be a rich vegetarian source of iron. However, the iron found in spinach is not easily absorbed by the body, partly because absorption is inhibited by calcium and fiber. To increase the bioavailability of iron from spinach and other leafy greens, be sure to include a good amount of vitamin C in your meal (think tomatoes, peppers, apples, and other fruits). (See more spinach nutrition facts on Self.com.)

Recipes

Baby Greens with Roasted Beets and Potatoes
Chickpea and Greens Curry Soup
Curried Red Lentil Soup with Dandelion Greens
Fig, Walnut and Spinach Salad
Grilled Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich
Kale Spinach and Pear Smoothie
Lemon and Chives Spaghetti w/ Veggies
Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Roasted Sweet Potato Pizza with Spinach & Caramelized Onions
Spinach Lasagna
Sweet Potato Quesadillas