Results for: Spinach

In Cooking Techniques

How to cook spinach?

There are many ways to cook spinach since it is so versatile. You can saute it in olive oil, garlic and a little crushed red pepper (or you can use whatever spice you prefer).… ( Full Answer )
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What is spinach?

Spinach ( Spinacia oleracea ) is an edible plant in the family of Amaranthaceae-Chenopodiaceae , which also contains beets, chard, epazote, lamb's quarters, quinoa, purslane,… ( Full Answer )
In History and Origins of Foods

Where does spinach come from?

Spinach is believed to be of Persian origin, and was first broughtin Europe during 19th century when it was brought to Spain byPersian Arabs who actually named it. Spinach, bi… ( Full Answer )
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How do you blanch spinach?

add the spinach to a pot of boiling water. Let sit for 30-60 seconds. immediately move the spinach to iced water or colander and run cool water over. When the leaves are coole… ( Full Answer )
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Is spinach a vegtable?

A vegetable is considered to be any edible vegetative parts of a plant i.e Leaves, stems, roots. Fruit on the other hand is purely reproductive parts of the plant and is norm… ( Full Answer )
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What vitamin does spinach have?

Spinach contains Vitamins A, B 2 , B 6 , C, E, K, plus a ton of minerals.
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When is spinach in season?

Spinach grows well in temperate climates. Today, the United States and the Netherlands are among the largest commercial producers of spinach. Although spinach is available thr… ( Full Answer )
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Can spinach be frozen?

Yes, but when you defrost or cook it from frozen it will go really mushy. Still tastes the same though.
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Is spinach lettuce?

No. Lettuce is of the daisy family (asterids). Spinach is of the goosefoot family (amaranths). The plants are both Eudicots, a large subdivision of angiosperms, but otherwis… ( Full Answer )
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What vitamins does spinach have?

Spinach provides Vitamins A (from beta carotene), B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine), C, E, K, and folic acid. (see related… ( Full Answer )