How to Cook Spinach - Cooking Times
Leafy Greens
Season: Winter
Preparation
Cut root end in a cross (makes it easier to wash out dirt)
Cooking Times by Method
💧 Boil
30 sec-1 min
From boiling water
Start with root end. Transfer to cold water immediately (stops cooking and removes bitterness)
🔥 Stir-fry
1-2 min
High heat, quick cooking. Parboil first to remove bitterness
📡 Microwave
1.5-2 min
100g at 600W. Must rinse in water to remove bitterness
♨️ Steam
2-3 min
Rinse in water after steaming to remove bitterness
Common Mistakes
- Forgetting to remove bitterness — always rinse in cold water
- Overboiling and losing nutrients — 30 seconds is enough