5 Healthy Spinach Recipes to Enjoy in Winter

As winter sets in, adding spinach to your diet becomes more appealing than ever. Loaded with essential vitamins and minerals, spinach not only adds a powerful flavor to your meals but also offers many health benefits. Rich in iron, fiber and antioxidants, this leafy vegetable boosts your immune system and contributes to overall well-being. Try these five spinach recipes that seamlessly combine health and flavor to make your winter meals complete and delicious. These recipes not only keep you warm but also promise to tantalize your taste buds with the goodness of spinach.

5 Spinach Recipes for Winter You Must Try!

Be it salad, soup or paratha, spinach can be enjoyed in many ways. Here are 5 healthy spinach recipes shared by nutritionist and dietitian Deepti Lokeshappa.

1. Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Soup

Required:

• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8-10 mushroom pieces, sliced
• 4 cups of vegetable broth
• 1 potato, sliced
• 4 cups fresh spinach
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

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• Step 1: In a large pot, saute onions and garlic in olive oil until soft.
• Step 2: Add the mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture.
• Step 3: Pour in the vegetable broth and add the diced potatoes. Simmer until the potatoes are tender.
• Step 4: Now, add the lettuce and stir until wilted.
• Step 5: Add heavy cream, salt and pepper.
• Step 6: Cook for an additional 5 minutes. Serve hot.

2. Winter Spinach Salad with Roasted Vegetables

Required:

• 4 cups baby spinach
• 1 sweet potato, peeled and diced
• 1 beet, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 cup pecans, toasted
• 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
• Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Instructions:

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• Step 1: Toss sweet potato and beet slices with olive oil, salt and pepper. Bake in the oven until tender.
• Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the roasted vegetables with the baby spinach, pecans, and goat cheese.
• Step 3: Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and toss to combine.

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3. Spinach and lentil curry

Required:

• 1 cup green lentils, rinsed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups of vegetable broth
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

• Step 1: In a large pot, saute onions, carrots and celery until soft.
• Step 2: Add garlic, cumin and smoked paprika. Cook for an additional minute.
• Step 3: Pour in the vegetable broth and add the lentils. Boil until the dal becomes soft.
• Step 4: Add fresh spinach, stir and cook until it wilts.

4. Lettuce Paratha

Required:

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• One cup of freshly chopped spinach leaves
• A coarsely chopped green chilli (optional for seasoning)
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• Salt to taste
• Water, as needed for kneading
• Ghee or oil, for cooking

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the dough

• In a mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, chopped spinach, green chillies, grated ginger, cumin powder and salt.
• Add water gradually and knead the mixture into a soft dough. Allow ten to fifteen minutes to rest.

Step 2: Divide and Roll

• Divide the dough into small, lemon-sized balls.
• Using a rolling pin, flatten each ball into a circular disc. When necessary, dust with flour to prevent sticking.

Step 3: Cooking the Parathas

• Heat a tawa (griddle) on medium heat.
• Place the rolled paratha on a hot tawa and cook until bubbles start appearing.
• Flip the parantha and apply a teaspoon of ghee or oil on the cooked side.
• Cook until golden brown on both sides, pressing gently with a spatula to cook both sides evenly.

Serve spinach parathas hot with curd, pickles or any favorite side dish.

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5. Spinach and Feta-Stuffed Chicken Breast

Required:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil for cooking

Instructions

• Step 1: Turn the oven on to 375°F or 190°C.
• Step 2: In a bowl, combine the spinach, feta, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Step 3: Make a pocket in each chicken breast and fill with the lettuce and feta mixture.
• Step 4: Secure with toothpicks and season the outside with salt and pepper.
• Step 5: Heat the olive oil in an oven-safe skillet. Brown the chicken on each side.
• Step 6: Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

Enjoy these spinach recipes and keep yourself warm in this cold weather!