Looking for the Best Spinach Recipes for Dinner? Here's a mouthwatering collection of dishes to make with fresh or frozen spinach. You'll find appetizers, soups, salads, sides and entrées, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options!
If you need dinner ideas with spinach, you've come to the right place! I've assembled a collection of fabulous spinach recipes that will have you drooling!
I'm sharing several of my own recipes, plus many from my food-blogging colleagues. I reviewed 250 spinach dishes to select ones that would appeal to Cooking with Mamma C readers.
You'll find spinach appetizers, sides and main dishes. There are dips, quiches, soups, salads, pasta, rice, chicken, meat and fish options. Spinach makes everything better!
50 Best Spinach Recipes for Dinner
Spinach Side Dish Recipes
Spinach is the main ingredient in these delicious recipes! Enjoy these spinach sides with meat, poultry or fish.
This baked creamed spinach-artichoke casserole feeds a crowd and is perfect for holidays! It's accented with garlic and Parmesan. Yum!
Ready in 20 minutes, this Creamed Spinach recipe is an easy, tasty side
dish. It's perfect with steak!
Make roasted spinach for an easy, nutritious, vegan side dish! You can add tomatoes for a pop of flavor and color.
This casserole features spinach, mushrooms and three kinds of cheese, including ricotta! It's topped with buttery, crunchy bread crumbs.
You can make Balsamic Spinach and Mushrooms in less than 20 minutes! Enjoy this healthy, easy side dish.
Spinach-Stuffed Meat & Fish
Sneak some veggies into your meal by stuffing spinach inside beef, pork, poultry or fish! Pair it with cheese, garlic, bacon, etc. for a delicious filling.
A family favorite for decades, these steak pinwheels include bacon, spinach and Parmesan! Broil or grill them, then drizzle with balsamic glaze for a fabulous main dish.
This spinach-stuffed Italian meatloaf includes Parmesan, garlic and marinara and tastes like a meatball! Laura says, "My husband and I raved it was the best meatloaf we have ever had in our life!"
My go-to meatloaf tastes like an upscale cheeseburger! You'll love the combination of spinach and cheddar, plus the creamy potato gravy. I've been making this for decades!
Take salmon to the next level by stuffing it with spinach and feta! You'll love this low-carb dish.
Spinach and cream cheese make a great filling for pork chops! Coat them with bread crumbs and cook them in the air fryer for a crispy crust and juicy interior.
Chicken and Spinach Recipes
Incorporate spinach in your chicken dinner with these delicious, satisfying meals!
This creamy Spinach and Artichoke Orzo with Chicken takes 30 minutes to cook in one skillet. You’ll love the layers of pan-seared chicken breasts, orzo pasta, spinach, and artichokes in every bite!
You can make these tasty chicken-spinach burgers on the stove, grill, in the oven or in the air fryer. They'll be ready in less than 30 minutes!
Your family will love this creamy chicken stuffed with fresh spinach, artichoke hearts, cream cheese, mozzarella and Parmesan! Leftovers can be frozen.
Ready in 30 minutes, this Sun-Dried Tomato chicken includes fresh spinach simmered in a delicious sauce accented with garlic, wine, Parmesan and cream!
Stuff chicken breasts with spinach, feta and ricotta for a fabulous presentation! These are seared on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside.
Spinach Pasta Recipes
Spinach and pasta make a great combination! You can use fresh or thawed, frozen spinach to accent any pasta dish.
You can make this Spinach-Walnut Pesto in five minutes! Use up all the fresh spinach in your fridge and add this delicious sauce to pasta for an easy dinner.
Add thawed spinach to the ricotta filling for these Homemade Manicotti with Crepes! It's easier than you think to make the crepes, and this will be one of the best meals of your life!
You just need four ingredients to make Homemade Spinach Pasta! Serve it with Garlic Alfredo Sauce for a fabulous meal.
This creamy pasta dish includes ricotta, Parmesan, spinach, artichoke hearts, lemon zest and garlic! It'll be ready in less than 30 minutes.
You just need 25 minutes and five ingredients to make this Tortellini Casserole! It features layers of tortellini, spinach and shredded cheese topped with cream and baked until golden brown.
Buttery, toasted almonds and bread crumbs add a nice twist to this pasta with spinach, garlic and lemon juice. Add some Parmesan if you'd like!
Buy fresh tortellini and serve it in a cream sauce with spinach, tomatoes, Parmesan, garlic and onions. You can make this in 20 minutes!
This baked pasta includes spinach, ricotta, cheddar, roasted red peppers, sun-dried and cherry tomatoes. It's a dish packed with flavor, and it'll be ready in less than 30 minutes!
Spinach Gnocchi and Spaetzle
If you love dumplings, you'll love potato gnocchi or tiny spaetzle made with eggs and flour. Spinach adds a tasty, nutritious accent! And don't miss my Chicken Paprikash with Dumplings!
You just need 15 minutes to make spinach spaetzle! Serve them as a side dish with sour cream gravy or fry them in butter and onions for a main dish.
This one-pan meal features store-bought gnocchi, spinach leaves and tomatoes nestled in a creamy sauce made with half-and-half and chicken broth! It's ready in less than 30 minutes.
Did you know you can roast gnocchi in the oven?!! Just toss store-bought gnocchi with mushrooms, sausage, seasonings and oil on a sheet pan and bake. Add baby spinach, Parmesan and pine nuts for the last few minutes.
Spinach Pie, Quiche or Frittata
Something magical happens when you mix spinach with eggs and cheese and bake it! Here are some wonderful options, with or without a crust.
Mom's Spinach-Ricotta pie ranks among my top 10 favorite dishes ever! Don't miss this special recipe!
This fresh spinach quiche is accented with Parmesan Reggiano and features a homemade pie crust! You can make it ahead and freeze it.
Make Spinach Mushroom Frittata with Goat Cheese for an easy vegetarian dinner. Or, you can add sausage if you like. Serve it with some crusty Homemade Italian Bread!
This low-carb, Crustless Spinach Quiche features sautéed vegetables, ham, cheese, and a creamy egg custard filling!
Spinach and Rice Recipes
Spinach with rice is a delicious combination! Enjoy these options for long-grain rice or risotto.
Featuring spinach, asparagus and Parmesan, this Baked Vegetable Risotto is always a hit! Don't miss this family favorite.
This spinach-mushroom rice is the perfect complement to chicken, fish, pork or beef. With hints of garlic and bold flavor, this side dish will become the star of the show!
This Spinach Rice is cooked in vegetable broth and features bright flavor from lemon zest and herbs! Basmati rice is a nice option.
Spinach Salad Recipes
Raw spinach is so tasty in salads! Check out these delicious options.
This delicious spinach salad with mandarin oranges features red onions, toasted walnuts and a refreshing orange vinaigrette! Jamie says it's the “Best salad EVER!”
This strawberry-feta spinach salad features blueberries, red onions, toasted pecans and a flavorful balsamic dressing! Add chicken or salmon for a main dish.
This Easy Bay Scallop Salad features baked, breaded scallops served over spinach leaves with a delicious lemon vinaigrette. It makes a fabulous dinner that's ready in 15 minutes!
Toss baby spinach in a honey-lemon dressing, add almonds, raspberries and shaved Parmesan, then drizzle on a balsamic reduction for a fantastic salad!
This spinach salad is a complete meal that includes hard-boiled eggs, bacon, mushrooms, onions, cheese and a warm vinaigrette dressing!
This strawberry spinach salad features homemade poppyseed dressing! Creamy goat cheese and crunchy pecans add wonderful flavors and textures.
Spinach Soup Recipes
Add spinach to soups for a boost of flavor and nutrition! You can substitute spinach for any leafy greens, such as escarole or kale.
You'll love this White Lasagna Soup with leafy spinach and Italian sausage in a creamy chicken broth! Broken lasagna noodles float to the top and taste delicious dolloped with a mixture of ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan.
You can use fresh or frozen chopped spinach for this delicious, creamy soup. It'll be ready in 30 minutes!
This tomato soup with spinach, tortellini and sausage starts on the stove with a browning step, then finishes cooking in the Crockpot!
Spinach Finger Foods
Check out these delicious vegetarian spinach recipes to serve as appetizers, sides or in some cases, as the main dish!
Use frozen puff pastry dough to make these delicious spinach and artichoke pinwheels!
Combine bread cubes with spinach, Parmesan, eggs and seasonings to make these stuffing balls! You can make them ahead of time and reheat them for your holiday dinner.
These savory cheese and spinach muffins are ready in 30 minutes! Serve them for a delicious appetizer or to go with frittata, salad or a dinner featuring turkey, ham or steak!
Bake these crispy spinach quesadillas on a sheet pan to feed the whole family! These include mozzarella, cheddar and mushrooms, but you can add any cheese or veggies you like.
Top your white pizza with bechamel, fresh spinach, onions, feta, mozzarella and toasted pine nuts for a delicious meal! This Homemade Pizza Dough with Beer makes the best crust!
Spinach Dip Recipes
Whether you're looking for a vegetarian spinach dip or one loaded with bacon or chicken, you'll find delicious, cheesy options here!
My go-to spinach-artichoke dip features sautéedred onions, cream cheese, Asiago, Parmesan and a bit of spicy heat! Erika says it was a “HUGE hit!!”
Bacon adds salty, smoky flavor to this creamy spinach dip! It'll be ready in 30 minutes.
This spinach dip includes four kinds of cheese, including creamy brie!
Make this chicken spinach casserole dip for a casual main dish with crostini or pita chips for dipping! It's also great for parties.
I hope you enjoy these 50 of the Best Spinach Recipes for Dinner! Let me know which ones you try!
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The Best Spinach Recipes - Spinach Pesto + More!
Ingredients
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 6 ounces fresh spinach leaves (buy them washed or rinse and dry yourself)
- ½ cup shelled walnuts (can omit if needed)
- 1 garlic clove (peeled)
- ½ cup olive oil
- ⅛ tsp. pepper
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- If you need to grate your cheese, cut up your Parmesan wedge into chunks and put them in your food processor or blender. Chop them until the cheese is the right consistency. Rinse your spinach, if needed, and pat dry.
- Add the spinach and all ingredients to the bowl of the food processor. Pulse until you have the consistency of a smooth paste, stopping once to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Notes
- For ideal texture, use a food processor instead of a blender. If you only have a blender, just pulse the ingredients instead of letting your blender run for too long, or you will end up with more of a liquid texture instead of a paste.
- Make this with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for best results.
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