The 10 Best and Easiest Ways to Eat Raw Spinach

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The 10 Best and Easiest Ways to Eat Raw Spinach (Without Feeling Like a Rabbit).

Spinach is one of those superfoods packed with vitamins and minerals, but to be real, eating Raw Spinach can feel like chewing on grass if you don’t do it right. Luckily, there are plenty of tasty ways to enjoy spinach without forcing it down. The trick is to mix it into foods you already love so it blends right in! Here are some of the best ways to eat raw spinach without making weird faces.

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1. Blend it up into Smoothies

If you don’t love the taste or texture of spinach, smoothies are a great way to hide the taste and texture. Bulk up your pro or post-workout smoothies with this Protein Power Banana Smoothie or morning breakfast drink by adding the greens. Blend a handful of spinach with banana, pineapple, mango, or berries, and you won’t even notice it’s there. It blends in really well! You’ll get bonus points if you add some soya yogurt or almond milk to make it extra creamy.

2. Mix It into Salads

If plain spinach salads aren’t your thing, mix it with other greens like romaine or arugula. Throw in some nuts, dried fruit, or vegan cheese, and suddenly, it’s way more exciting. Try our Crunchy Walnut Mandarin Salad. A good dressing helps too; something tangy like Creamy Avocado Lemon and Lime Salad Dressing can really bring it to life.

3. Wrap It Up

Wraps are a genius way to sneak in that spinach. Just throw a handful into a tortilla with hummus, avocado, or whatever fillings you love. The best part? You get all the nutrients without the strong spinach flavor overpowering everything.

4. Upgrade Your Sandwich

Lettuce is fine, but spinach is better. Next time you make a sandwich, swap out the lettuce leaves or iceberg lettuce for fresh spinach. It adds a little extra crunch and way more nutrients. Try it with grilled tofu, Beetroot Hummus, all-in-one Avocado Chickpea Hummus, or even a breakfast sandwich with tofu scramble and cheese!

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5. Throw It into Pasta (Even Raw!)

Yep, you don’t even need to cook it! Just mix fresh spinach into warm pasta, and the heat will soften it just enough. Add some olive oil, garlic, and parmesan, and you’ve got an easy, nutritious meal.

6. Top It on your Pizza

Before baking your pizza, throw on a handful of fresh spinach. It’ll shrink down slightly in the oven but still keep its bright, fresh taste. Plus, it makes you feel a little less guilty about eating pizza. You can also add fresh raw leaves on top of cooked pizzas.

7. Throw It into Your Favorite Dip

Spinach blends perfectly into dips. Try adding baby spinach to guacamole, yogurt-based dips, or even your homemade hummus, like my Spinach and Pistachio Hummus! Just make sure it blends well for a smooth, delicious dip.

8. Add it to Soups and Stir-fries

Add fresh or frozen spinach cubes to soups, stews, and stir-fries. Add chopped fresh spinach at the end of cooking a hearty vegetable soup, a lentil and white bean stew, or a tofu and veggie stir-fry. Since spinach shrinks a lot when cooked, you can be generous with the fresh leaves you use.

9. Sauté or steam it as a side

Sautéed or steamed spinach is a quick and tasty side. Heat olive oil, sauté minced garlic, then add fresh spinach. Cover until it wilts, then season with lemon juice, sesame seeds, salt, and pepper. Easy, flavorful, and goes with anything!

10. My Favorite – Add Spinach to Fritters or Croquettes

Mix spinach into fritters or croquettes, just like my spinach and beetroot leaves fritters! It blends in so well with the other ingredients, adding color and freshness.

Spinach is packed with good stuff for your body, so the more ways you can work it into your meals, the better! Try these easy tricks and see which ones you like best. Who knows? You might just start craving spinach (no promises, though).

How do you use your Spinach? I’d love to hear in the comments below 👇

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