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Spinach

Spinach, cultivated by humans for over 2500 years, is undoubtedly a healthful food: it is full of iron, calcium, fiber, and vitamins A and C. The green also contains folic acid, lots of chlorophyll, and antioxidants. The truth, though, is that spinach is no more nutrient-packed than its dark leafy green counterparts like kale, arugula, collards, dandelions, and chard.

In Season

January • February • March • April • May • June • July • August • September • October • November • December

Varieties

Bloomsdale spinach • Bordeaux spinach

Available From

Eatwell Farm • Everything Under the Sun • Green Thumb Farms • Heirloom Gardens • Knoll Farms • Marin Roots Farm • Star Route Farms

Recipes

Beans and Greens • Fatayer Bi Sabanikh (Spinach Turnovers) and Sfiha (Meat Pies) • Gnudi al Burro e Salvia • Green Herb and Kidney Bean Stew (Ghormeh Sabzi) • Jingalov Hats (Flatbreads Filled with Greens) • Quinoa Greek Salad • Saag Paneer Inspired Spinach Dip • Spinach and Shaved Root Vegetable Salad with Moroccan Spiced Chicken • Squid Ink, Spinach, and Turmeric Pasta • Torta di Spinaci • Winter Squash Curry