What to Make with Frozen Spinach
Frozen spinach is the ultimate freezer staple—nutritious, versatile, and ready to elevate any meal in seconds. Whether you’re blending it into a smoothie, mixing it into a dip, or cooking up a cozy soup, cooking with frozen spinach is a fast and easy way to add greens without the prep work.
Let’s dig into some delicious recipes using frozen spinach!
How to Thaw Frozen Spinach
Before we discuss how to cook frozen spinach, let’s talk thawing. Properly thawing and draining frozen spinach is key to avoiding soggy recipes. Here’s how you can do it the right way.
Cold Water Method
- frozen spinach to a colander and run cold water over it
- Gently turn the leaves to ensure even thawing
- Drain excess water before using
Best For: When you need spinach quickly for dips, sautés, or pasta dishes.
Microwave Method
- Use the defrost setting on your microwave to thaw spinach quickly
- Monitor closely to avoid overcooking
- Drain excess water before using
Best For: When you’re short on time and need spinach ready in minutes.
Refrigerator Method
- Place frozen spinach in a bowl and cover
- Leave it in the refrigerator overnight to thaw
- Drain excess water before using
Best For: Prepping spinach in advance for smoothies, casseroles, or soups.
Easy Recipes Using Frozen Spinach
Frozen spinach is your secret weapon for adding nutrition and flavor to just about any meal. Whether you’re dipping, sipping, or stirring up something warm and cozy, these easy frozen spinach recipes have you covered.
Frozen Spinach Dip Recipes
Spinach dips are popular for a reason. They’re creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor! These recipes prove that frozen spinach dip will be the MVP of your snack table.
Easy Spinach Artichoke Dip
This super simple recipe is a classic! A creamy, cheesy spinach artichoke dip is always a crowd-pleaser and comes together in no time when you make this recipe using frozen spinach.
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Cheesy Spinach Dip
This dip is a delicious spin on queso. Melted cheese, savory spices, and frozen spinach come together with Daisy® Sour Cream to create a flavor-packed appetizer.
Festive Spinach & Red Bell Pepper Dip
Bright and tasty, this frozen spinach dip is made with creamy Greek yogurt, bell peppers, and water chestnuts to create a delicious texture. Perfect for pairing with crackers, chips, or fresh veggies, it’s a fan-favorite appetizer.
Frozen Spinach Smoothie Recipes
Need a quick and nutritious boost? Frozen spinach blends seamlessly into smoothies, adding vitamins and fiber without overpowering the flavor.
Spinach Sensation Smoothie
Frozen spinach smoothie? It’s better than you think! It blends right into your beverage for a great boost of nutrition. Grab your bag of frozen spinach from Giant Eagle and try making this green powerhouse drink at home.
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Go Green Smoothie
A fresh and energizing frozen spinach smoothie that sneaks in some greens alongside lots of sweet DOLE® fruits like mango chunks and bananas. It’s the most refreshing way to start your day!
Lean & Green Smoothie
Packed with flavor and nutrients from Greek yogurt, frozen spinach and yummy fruits, this smoothie makes it easy to get your greens using shortcuts from the freezer aisle.
Spinach Soup Recipes
When you’re feeling like you need a meal that’s warm and comforting, these frozen spinach soup recipes deliver big flavor with minimal effort.
Spinach Tortellini Soup
A hearty soup filled with cheese tortellini from Rosina Food Products, tender spinach, comes together in no more than 30 minutes. It’s quick, easy, and delightfully satisfying!
Pesto Tortellini & Spring Vegetable Soup
Fresh, vibrant, and full of flavor, this soup combines frozen spinach with a tortellini, asparagus and Parmesan cheese for a delicious meal that’s full of nutritious greens.
Shortcut Meatball Soup
Short on time? This recipe for Shortcut Meatball Soup pairs frozen spinach with your choice of meatballs and chicken broth for a quick, hearty meal that will fill you up during dinner time.
Easy Frozen Spinach Meals
Frozen spinach doesn’t have to be just a sidekick. It’s the star of these hearty, flavor-packed meals that make eating your greens easy and delicious.
Potsticker and Spinach Breakfast Strata Recipe
This one’s a game changer for breakfast time! Frozen spinach, cheese, bacon, and eggs meet Ling Ling Chicken and Vegetable Potstickers (yes, you read that right) in this unique and satisfying dish.
Italian Sausage Ravioli Recipe
Cheesy ravioli is simmered in the slow cooker along with flavorful sausage, frozen spinach, cream cheese, and chopped veggies for a dinner the whole family will eat right up.
Vegetarian Pasta
A great option for the vegetarians in your life, this simple yet flavor-packed pasta dish highlights frozen spinach and nutritious veggies for an easy, meat-free meal that works any day of the week.
Power-Packed Breakfast Sandwiches
Start your day strong with these super filling breakfast sandwiches that are loaded with cheesy scrambled eggs, nutritious frozen spinach and savory turkey sausage patties.
Cheesy Spinach, Ham and Gnocchi Skillet Recipe
One pan, tons of flavor! This cheesy, comforting dish brings together the delicious combination of ham and gnocchi to create a sophisticated frozen spinach meal all within 30 minutes.
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