Baby Spinach
Baby spinach consists of young spinach leaves harvested before reaching full maturity. The leaves are small, tender, and smooth, with a delicate texture that is softer than mature spinach. Baby spinach has a mild, fresh, slightly sweet, and subtly earthy flavor with less bitterness than mature spinach. Its tender leaves make it versatile for both raw and cooked dishes, including salads, sandwiches, smoothies, pasta, soups, and quick sautés.
In Season: Apr-Jun, Sep-Dec● in season now
Where to buy fresh Baby Spinach near you
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Choosing
Choose baby spinach with fresh, vibrant green leaves that appear crisp and dry. Avoid leaves that are wilted, slimy, yellowing, or heavily bruised. When purchasing packaged baby spinach, check the freshness or use-by date and avoid containers with excessive moisture or leaves that appear compressed or soggy. The leaves should be small and tender, with a consistent green color and no strong or unpleasant odor.
Recipes for Baby Spinach
Spring Salad with Radishes and Beets
10 Ingredients
Cook time: 45 mins
Warm Quinoa Spinach and Shiitake Salad
11 Ingredients
Cook time: 45 mins
Greek Style Ground Turkey Skillet
14 Ingredients
Cook time: 35 mins
Mediterranean Pasta Salad
18 Ingredients
Cook time: 25 mins
Where to find locally grown Baby Spinach
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