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While small in volume, spinach packs a mighty punch. These sensational spinach dishes are sure to keep you and your tum happy - but don't forget to do a quick teeth check before any selfies!
This homemade spinach fettuccine is actually very easy to make. The trick is to make sure that the cooked spinach is very dry.
Spinach fettuccine alfredo Source: Rachel Tolosa Paz
This is a great way to turn a bag of spinach and some pantry staples into an appealing side dish or quick meal served over steamed rice. Add a fried egg and that's an easy dinner, sorted.
Source: Danielle Abou Karam
This is a take on the old-fashioned creamed spinach. Justine Schofield turns it into a decadent gratin made even more delicious with the addition of béchamel. Now all you need to do is plan your roast chicken or fish!
Source: Plum Books / Jeremy Simons
Swapping the traditional meat filling for tender mushrooms, Heston's wellington serves up a delightfully buttery pastry with the classic spinach layer.
Source: Heston Blumenthal
This spinach and chickpea masala is one of TV chef Parveen Ashraf's favourite vegetarian dishes.
Source: Parveen's Indian Kitchen
So many nations have a leafy green + cheese combo and this one is India's famous palak paneer. Pieces of fresh cheese are cooked in a quick spinach-based sauce spiced with garam masala. It's faster than ordering takeout.
Source: Danielle Abou Karam
The Turkish word kol means ‘arm’, and presumably gets into the Turkish name for this börek because each roll of pastry is bent to look like an arm coming round to hug you.
Rolled pastry with spinach and feta Source: Bree Hutchins
Luke Powell adds anchovies and garlic to this steakhouse staple. Serve with your protein of choice or toss through some pasta for quick meal.
Creamed spinach Source: Danielle Abou Karam
A light and lovely take on traditional cannelloni that uses zucchini strips in place of pasta.
Ricotta and zucchini cannelloni Source: Donna Hay
