spinach substitutes

15 substitutes · avg score 7.5 · Tender, dark green leafy vegetable with a mild, earthy, slightly mineral flavor that wilts dramatically when cooked. Eaten raw in salads and smoothies, or sauteed, wilted into pastas, soups, curries (saag), lasagnas, dips, and omelets.

quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Arugula

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Milder but works in salads and cooked

02

Beet Greens

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Milder but same cooking method

03

Escarole

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Works in soups, wilts faster

04

Watercress

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Milder, add black pepper for bite

05

Basil

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Neutral green base for pesto, add pine nuts

06

Kale

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Heartier texture, remove tough stems

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