Best Frozen Spinach Recipe with Butter and Onions

Did you know that cooked spinach is a much healthier option compared to raw spinach? According to Medical News Today, spinach contains high levels of oxalic acid which blocks the absorption of iron and calcium into your body. The good news is that this oxalic acid breaks down under high temperatures, hence why it is recommended that you eat your spinach cooked. Your body will absorb more nutrients that way. Speaking of nutrients, spinach has a ton of those, whether fresh or frozen. So, grab that bag of frozen spinach, and let’s get cooking. Today, I will share with you my simple and sumptuous frozen spinach recipe.

What are the health benefits of spinach?

Spinach contains iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, and vitamins A, C & E which perform the following functions in our bodies.

Iron – essential in the production of hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to all body parts. So basically, eating spinach as part of a regular, balanced diet may boost your hemoglobin levels, which among other benefits, will increase your energy levels.  

Calcium – for building and maintaining strong bones and teeth.

Potassium – reduces the effects of sodium on the body such as by lowering the chances of high blood pressure. Generally, we consume a lot of sodium daily, starting from table salt to most canned foods. Sodium is one of the contributing factors to high blood pressure, so it is nice to know there are ways to keep its effects in check in our bodies.

Magnesium – essential in muscle and nerve function, as well as the regulation of both blood sugar levels and blood pressure.

Vitamins A & C – boosts vision, the immune system, and the functioning of body organs; and enhances wound healing, respectively.

Vitamin E – an antioxidant that also promotes vision, brain health, and skin health.

In summary, spinach offers benefits such as increased hemoglobin levels, strong bones and teeth, boosted immune function, lowered blood sugar levels, and lowered chances of high blood pressure. This makes spinach a highly valuable item to include in our regular diet.

That being said, there are many ways to cook spinach. Today, I will share with you a quick, simple, and sumptuous frozen spinach recipe that involves just three ingredients – butter, onions, and salt. Butter and onions elevate the flavor of spinach so much so that you will want to eat spinach every day.

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Serving suggestions for spinach

Sautéed spinach goes perfectly with ugali, white rice, scrambled eggs, and meats prepared in any way (grilled, stewed, fried, etc.). Try your spinach with the following dishes:

• Short ribs stew
• Chicken stew with coconut milk
• Baked pork ribs
• Soft and moist scrambled eggs
• White rice

Storing leftover spinach

Cooked spinach can be stored in the freezer or fridge. Allow it to fully cool down before putting it away.

In the fridge: Place spinach in an airtight container and store in the fridge. It will be good for up to four days.

In the freezer: Place spinach in a Ziploc, expel all air, and store in the freezer. Although frozen spinach can be safe for up to three months, Martha Stewart on her website recommends that you go with the sell-by date on the packaging if the spinach you cooked was previously frozen, as in this case.

Reheating leftover spinach

I recommend that you allow frozen spinach to defrost fully before reheating as that will shorten the reheating time and not overcook it.

In the microwave: Place defrosted or refrigerated spinach in a bowl and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds or until hot enough.

On the stovetop: Place defrosted or refrigerated spinach on a pan and cook until hot enough. Add a tablespoon of water if too dry so it does not stick to the pan.