How to Use spinach in a Sentence

spinach

noun
  • Those deals aged worse for the team than bagged spinach.
    Dallas News, 13 Feb. 2023
  • The spinach lends a fresh green-ness to balance it all out.
    Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 21 Nov. 2023
  • The pie stuffed with a stew-like filling of spinach, leeks, and hunks of cheese is a must.
    Caroline Shin, Bon Appétit, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Drain the spinach, then rinse with cold water to stop the cooking.
    Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Remove from the heat, and add the spinach and lemon zest, stirring well to wilt.
    Sarah Copeland, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Instead of one cup of quinoa, mix half of that with half a cup of spinach to save about 100 calories.
    Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 11 May 2023
  • Greens: Arugula, kale, baby spinach, and more can be used as the base of this salad.
    Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2023
  • To serve, divide the spinach mixture among six bowls, then ladle with the broth and quadrucci.
    Leah Koenig, Saveur, 20 Sep. 2023
  • The drink gets its green hue from fresh spinach and its creamy texture from Greek yogurt.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2024
  • In a pot of boiling water, blanch 9 ounces of fresh spinach for 30 seconds.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2023
  • Arrange wilted spinach over onions and scatter peas over the top.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 27 Jan. 2024
  • The cream cheese in our spinach dip winded up curdling right at the beginning and even scorched a little at the end.
    Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Try with spinach and other tender leaves, such as beet or chard.
    Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Aug. 2023
  • And any greens, from tender spinach to sturdy collards, will find a happy place in the pot.
    Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Cooked beets and carrots, cucumber, and dark leafy greens like kale or spinach Healthy fats.
    Ashley Martens, Women's Health, 26 Jan. 2023
  • With your hands, squeeze out as much water as possible from the spinach and add it to the ricotta.
    Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, 16 May 2023
  • Bananas, strawberries, and even spinach to sneak some greens in.
    Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 25 Aug. 2023
  • For cooking the ham, onions, and spinach. Vidalia or other sweet onions: Caramelized for a rich, sweet flavor in the casserole.
    Paige Grandjean, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2023
  • Spread the ricotta in an even layer, then arrange half the spinach leaves evenly on top.
    Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2024
  • Grab several large handfuls of greens (spinach, kale, mustard, etc.), and put in a hot pan.
    Women's Health, 1 May 2023
  • Roast red peppers, caramelize some onions, wilt some spinach, or brown some mushrooms for more heft and flavor.
    Julia Levy, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2024
  • Frozen spinach is full of fiber-rich nutrients, iron, and calcium and lasts much longer than fresh.
    Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Flavonols are found in a variety of fruits, such as apples, grapes, and berries, and vegetables, like onion, kale, and spinach.
    Rebecca Jaspan, Mph, Rd, Cdn, Cdces, Health, 26 May 2023
  • At the very end, for serving, a handful of spinach is briefly plunged into boiling water.
    Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2023
  • In the fall and winter, enjoy heartier greens like spinach, kale and mustard greens that can stand up to cooking or be served raw.
    Elizabeth Kadar, Redbook, 6 July 2023
  • To give this dish its signature color, cook chopped ham with plenty of fresh spinach.
    Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Nov. 2023
  • Basil, spinach, and tomatoes doubled in size compared to the non-grow light group which only showed modest growth.
    Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2024
  • Mike Smithson had spinach and sweet potatoes and wanted to make scrambled eggs.
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2023
  • Simply quarter the chicken and serve it on a bed of sautéed squash, cherry tomatoes, and arugula or spinach leaves.
    Kristy Alpert, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2023
  • My bibimbap comes with a fried egg, tofu, carrots, bean sprouts, spinach, mushrooms, radishes, and sauce on the side.
    Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 17 Nov. 2023

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