Batch-prep greens for quick assembly
Cook or prep spinach in ways that suit multiple meals: wash and dry fresh baby spinach for salads, sauté or steam larger quantities for sides, and blanch and freeze portions for future recipes.
Meal-prep ideas:
- Keep a container of clean, dry baby spinach for quick salads and wraps.
- Sauté seasoned spinach, cool, and portion into containers to add to bowls, pastas, or eggs.
- Freeze blanched spinach in 1-cup portions to toss into soups and smoothies.
Pairing strategy:
- Pre-cook complementary components (grains, roasted vegetables, proteins) so assembling dinners is a matter of reheating and combining.
This saves time and ensures you can add a nutritious green to meals without extra effort during busy weeknights.