Baby Leaf spinach has often round to oblong leaves with a mild flavour.
What to look for
Choose crisp green leaves with no signs of wilting or blemishes.
Availability
All year.
Store
Refrigerate in plastic bags and use promptly.
How to prepare
Trim stalks and wash. Cook spinach without additional water; the water that clings to the spinach after washing should be enough. Remove the stems only if eating raw, otherwise slice and cook with the leaves.
Ways to eat
Spinach can be eaten raw in cold or warm salads or cooked and used as a side dish, in soups or pasta sauces. It is popular in egg dishes such as souffl?s, omelettes or quiches. The classic dish, Eggs Benedict, includes spinach.
Cooking Methods
Boil, microwave, steam, stir fry.
