The 18 Best Recipes for Getting In Your Leafy Greens

March 09, 2019 3 min read

The 18 Best Recipes for Getting In Your Leafy Greens

 
Today is a day that would make Popeye proud. National Spinach Day only comes once a year, but we want to give you the best recipes to make spinach a daily habit. We’ve pulled together a list of the 18 absolute best vegan recipes that will give you healthy superpowers.  

That’s right, spinach is pretty much a miracle ingredient for our health. This low calorie superfood is packed with vitamins and minerals including vitamins A, C and E, folic acid, iron and calcium. It is also high in antioxidants, which fight cancer and reduce aging. Overall, spinach contributes to a healthy metabolism, skin condition and bone health.  

Here are 18 of our favorite recipes to make sure you won’t miss out on all of the benefits of one of our favorite leafy greens.

(The Curious Chickpea)

Get a creamy and complex flavor explosion with this swoon-worthy meal.


(Serious Eats)
Tasty vegan enchiladas done right--with spinach.


3. Pistachio Spinach Falafel 

(The Full Helping)

Who wants nackable, dippable, platter-friendly falafel with a spinach-pistachio twist? I do!!


4. Spanish Spinach with Chickpeas

(Simple Vegan Blog)

I have a crush on this recipe, and I’m sure you will too. What’s not to like with hearty ingredients coated in paprika.


5.  Vegan Palak Paneer with Curried Tofu

(The Minimalist Baker)

For those spring days when it’s just about to rain, curl up to a bowl of this immensely rich and flavorful spinach-treat.


6. Hydrating Spinach Cucumber Smoothie

(Heart of a Baker)

When you need to cool down and refresh yourself, do it with this delectable vegilicious drink.


7. Vegan Spinach Cashew Pesto

(The Spruce Eats)

Who says pesto can’t be versatile? This recipe will give your pesto a new spinach spin.


8. Vegan Savory Spinach and Artichoke Rolls

(Rabbit and Wolves)

Pop them in the oven and then pop them in your mouth!


9. Spinach Carrot and Glass Noodle Salad

(Light Orange Bean)

For a crisp, classic side dish, enjoy this zesty Chinese salad.


10. Tofu Vegan Ricotta Ravioli with Mushrooms and Spinach

(Emile Eats)

Take your spinach game to the next level with this savory Italian crowd pleaser.


11. Curried Spinach Soup with Cashew Tempeh

(Full of Plants)

An unexpectedly fantastic recipe that we recommend you try today.


12. Peanut Butter Banana and Berry Green Smoothie

(Lemons and Basil)

If you thought spinach doesn’t belong in the territory of sweets, think again!


13. Spinach Pasta with Roasted Butternut Squash

(Exceedingly Vegan)

Let this winter dish continue to inspire you throughout spring!


14. Spinach and Mushroom Quiche

(Well Vegan)

Just when you thought this spinach list couldn’t get any better, we bring you vegan quiche!


15. Vegan Spinach Lasagna 

(Veganosity)

Let your fork descend on these sexy layers of spinach smothered in tomato sauce and everything in between!


16. Hot Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip

(Yup, It’s Vegan)

What’s not to like about a dip that gives a dose of your favorite superfood?


 


17. One Pot Spinach Rice

(Watch What U Eat)

The crispy delicious texture of this rice will keep you coming back again and again to this perfect meal.


18. Gluten-Free Vegan Spinach Tortillas

(Ela Vegan)

The best green canvas for any dip, sauteè or compote of your choosing!

 

 

 

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