Baby spinach is a nutrient-rich leafy green, with a mild and fresh flavor. Here are some quantity breakdowns, cooking ideas, and simple recipe suggestions:
🥗 Salads (Raw Spinach)
• 1 entrée salad (uses ~5–8 oz)
• 2–3 side salads (use ~3–4 oz each)
Examples:
– Apple, walnut & balsamic
– Egg & red onion with creamy dressing
– Strawberry, almond & poppyseed
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🍝 Cooked Dishes (Sautéed or Wilted)
• 8 oz raw = ~2 cups cooked
• 2–3 small servings as a side
• 1–2 servings in pasta, stir-fry, or egg dishes
Ideas:
– Garlic sautéed spinach
– Spinach tossed in pasta or quinoa
– Frittata or omelet filling
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🥪 Sandwiches & Wraps
• Use ~1 oz per sandwich
• Enough for 5–6 sandwiches or wraps
Great in:
– Breakfast wraps with eggs
– Turkey or veggie sandwiches
– Hummus wraps
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🥚 Egg Dishes
• Use 1.5–2 oz per dish
• Enough for 3–4 servings
Try with:
– Scrambled eggs
– Spinach-mushroom omelets
– Baked eggs or shakshuka
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🍲 Soups, Stews, Stir-Fries
• Use 1–2 oz per portion
• Adds greens to 4 servings
Toss in at the end of cooking:
– Chicken or vegetable soup
– Lentil stew
– Tofu or veggie stir-fry
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🥤 Smoothies
• Use 1–2 oz per smoothie
• Enough for 4–6 smoothies
Blends well in:
– Tropical (banana, mango, coconut water)
– Berry (berries, banana, yogurt)
– PB power (banana, peanut butter, milk)
– Detox (cucumber, apple, lemon, water)
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🔬 Nutritional Estimate per 1 oz of Baby Spinach:
• Calories: 7
• Protein: 0.9 g
• Carbs: 1.1 g
• Fiber: 0.7 g
• Fat: 0.1 g
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Compare prices:
KOSHER CROPS $17/lb
Organic Girl $18.50/lb (not checked)
Kosher Checked $38/lb
Green Garden $41/lb
