This post may contain affiliate links.For more information, please see our affiliate policy.Leave a ReviewJump to RecipeMastering Steamed Spinach is quick and easy, and it helps remove excess water from the leaves.

Add it to egg dishes, dips, smoothies, anywhere else you want a leafy, nutritious infusion.  Steamed spinach doesn’t have to be the can of mush that Popeye made famous.If you steam spinach with restraint and intention, you can remove excess water while tenderizing it.

This transforms spinach into an ideal, nutritious mix-in for mini quiche, scrambled eggs, frittatas, pot pies, stuffing, and hot and cold dips.You can also add it to smoothies (your kids will never know!).Steamed spinach is also a key ingredient in Eggs Florentine.

This vegetarian breakfast classic substitutes cooked spinach for the Canadian bacon on top of a toasted English muffin.Finish with a poached egg and Hollandaise sauce.Table of ContentsEquipment and ingredient notesStep-by-step instructionsRecipe tips and variationsFrequently Asked QuestionsSteamed Spinach Recipe Equipment and ingredient notes Steamer basket: This OXO stainless steel steamer basket is simple, but it gets the job done, and it’s been my go-to for years.

See more options in The Best Steamer Baskets.Spinach leaves: I buy bags of pre-washed whole spinach or baby spinach leaves.If buying in bunches, thoroughly wash the fresh leaves in cold water to remove dirt and sand just before using.

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