Wilting Spinach? 8 Easy Dishes To Make Before It Goes Bad

By Shireen Jamooji

September 13, 2023

It's always the case that when  you buy a lot of spinach, you often see it wilting before you even get a chance to use it. Here's some inspiration to use up the sad spinach you need to get rid of. 

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Wrap seasoned chicken breasts around a mixture of chopped spinach and feta cheese, then bake for a delightful and healthy main course.

Spinach Potato Soup

Create a comforting soup by simmering spinach, potatoes, and onions in vegetable broth, then blend for a creamy texture.

Palak Paneer

Make this classic Indian dish by cooking spinach with spices and cubes of paneer cheese for a rich and flavorful meal.

Spinach Quesadilla

Sauté leftover spinach with mushrooms and use the mixture as a tasty filling for quesadillas, along with cheese and tortillas.

Palak Chana

Whip up a quick and nutritious curry by combining spinach and canned chickpeas with a tomato-based sauce, served with rice or naan.

Spinach Pesto

Blend spinach, garlic, nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil to create a vibrant pesto sauce, perfect for tossing with cooked pasta.

Stuffed Mushrooms

Stuffed mushroom caps with a mixture of chopped spinach and various cheeses, then bake until they're golden and gooey.

Spinach Omelette

For a healthy breakfast or brunch option, fold leftover spinach and diced tomatoes into beaten eggs for a satisfying omelette.