Boiled Spinach
Elevate the simplicity of greens with this quick and nutritious Boiled Spinach recipe, a perfect side dish or meal prep staple. Fresh spinach leaves are gently boiled in salted water for just two minutes, preserving their tender texture and vibrant green color. The secret to this recipe lies in the ice bath, a key step that halts cooking instantly, locking in nutrients and flavor while ensuring a gorgeously bright appearance. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile dish can be served as is, drizzled with olive oil and lemon for a zesty twist, or incorporated into soups, pastas, and more. Effortless, healthy, and bursting with natural taste, this vegan and gluten-free recipe is a must-have addition to your repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Fresh spinach leaves
- 1000 milliliters Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 500 grams Ice
Instructions
Rinse the spinach leaves thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt or grit. Trim any tough stems if necessary.
Fill a large pot with 1000 milliliters of water and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
Once the water is boiling, carefully add the spinach leaves to the pot. Use a spoon to gently submerge all the leaves in the water.
Boil the spinach for 2 minutes, or until the leaves are bright green and tender.
While the spinach is boiling, prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with 500 grams of ice and enough cold water to cover the ice.
After 2 minutes, quickly remove the spinach from the boiling water using a slotted spoon or tongs, and transfer it into the ice bath to stop the cooking process.
Let the spinach sit in the ice bath for 2 minutes to cool completely and preserve its vibrant green color.
Drain the spinach thoroughly using a colander, then gently squeeze out any excess water with your hands.
Serve the boiled spinach as is, drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice for added flavor, or use it as an ingredient in another dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
117 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.7 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2790 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.3 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 15.0 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 561 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 13.3 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 2783 mg | 59% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
