Frozen spinach
Spinach blanched and frozen at peak freshness, usually sold chopped in blocks. Thaw and squeeze out as much water as possible before using. Skipping this step waters down whatever you're making.
Used for
- dips
- lasagna
- quiches
- stuffed pasta
In the kitchen
- Thaw completely.
- Squeeze dry in a towel or cheesecloth.
- Chop finer if needed.
Picking it at the store
- A standard box or bag yields far less volume than it looks. A 10 oz box is only about 1 to 1.5 cups once squeezed dry.
- Squeezing out the water is the single most important step; wet spinach ruins dip and filling texture.
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