In today's world, the term "superfood" is overused and not applicable to many of the items to which the term is attached. However, spinach really is a superfood. It contains a slew of vitamins, including vitamins A and C, folic acid and iron. You do need to eat quite a bit of spinach to reap the benefits of its nutrition, but there are plenty of ways to incorporate this power veggie into your diet.
Raw and par-cooked — that is, lightly cooked — spinach is the best way to get the highest potency of vitamins, but some people just don't like the way raw spinach tastes. These slow-cooker recipes are tasty, and if you add plenty of spinach, still provide major nutritional benefits.
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Slow cooker spinach and rice
It's all about the cheese in this recipe. Cheddar and cream cheese add creaminess to a basic spinach and rice dish. This recipe does use chicken broth, but you may use vegetable broth if you're vegetarian. Remember to rinse the rice until the water runs clear before adding it to the pot. It only takes 2 hours on high before this delicious dinner is ready to be served. Get the recipe here.
It's all about the cheese in this recipe. Cheddar and cream cheese add creaminess to a basic spinach and rice dish. This recipe does use chicken broth, but you may use vegetable broth if you're vegetarian. Remember to rinse the rice until the water runs clear before adding it to the pot. It only takes 2 hours on high before this delicious dinner is ready to be served. Get the recipe here.
Slow cooker spinach frittata
This dish is perfect if you want a hearty breakfast option that isn't boring oatmeal. Eggs are the base of a frittata, so make sure you have at least a half dozen on hand. Add cheese, meat — pretty much anything — to make it to your taste. This spinach frittata tastes terrific warmed up or even cold, so make it the night before, and stick it in the refrigerator until morning. Get the recipe here.
This dish is perfect if you want a hearty breakfast option that isn't boring oatmeal. Eggs are the base of a frittata, so make sure you have at least a half dozen on hand. Add cheese, meat — pretty much anything — to make it to your taste. This spinach frittata tastes terrific warmed up or even cold, so make it the night before, and stick it in the refrigerator until morning. Get the recipe here.
Slow cooker spinach and mushroom soup
Soup is one of the easiest ways to incorporate spinach into your diet. This amazing spinach and mushroom soup is vegetarian and packs in the vitamins. Heavy creams adds a hearty richness for when days get colder, and using frozen spinach cuts down even more on prep time. Get the recipe here.
Soup is one of the easiest ways to incorporate spinach into your diet. This amazing spinach and mushroom soup is vegetarian and packs in the vitamins. Heavy creams adds a hearty richness for when days get colder, and using frozen spinach cuts down even more on prep time. Get the recipe here.
Slow cooker spinach lasagna
This recipe calls for 12 ounces of fresh spinach, but trust us — fresh spinach makes all the difference in this lasagna. Parmesan, mozzarella and ricotta will delight the cheese fans at your table. This recipe is vegetarian, but you may add ground beef or sausage for the carnivorous residents of your home. A slow cook for 4-5 five hours gives you plenty of time to relax or do other things around the house. Get the recipe here.
This recipe calls for 12 ounces of fresh spinach, but trust us — fresh spinach makes all the difference in this lasagna. Parmesan, mozzarella and ricotta will delight the cheese fans at your table. This recipe is vegetarian, but you may add ground beef or sausage for the carnivorous residents of your home. A slow cook for 4-5 five hours gives you plenty of time to relax or do other things around the house. Get the recipe here.
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