How to Freeze Spinach
Frozen spinach adds nutrients and thickness to smoothies. See how to freeze spinach and keep it for a long time.
Ingredients
- Spinach
Instructions
- Soak the spinach in water.Put the spinach in a large bowl. Fill it with cold water and let soak for 10 to 20 seconds, swishing the leaves around to remove any dirt.
- Dry the spinach.Transfer the spinach on to clean towel. Pat dry to remove excess moisture.
- Put the spinach in a freezer-safe bag.Place the spinach in a freezer-safe silicone bag. Squeeze out the air and close the seal.
- Put the spinach in the freezer for 1-2 hours.Store the bag in the freezer for 1 to 2 hours, or until the spinach leaves are fully frozen.
Notes
- The same method can be used for regular and baby spinach.
- Always wash spinach before freezing it, even if you're using pre-washed boxed baby spinach. It will remove dirt and debris.
- Wait to wash spinach just before you use it. Avoid storing wet spinach in the fridge, which will make it spoil faster.
- To avoid clumps, pat the spinach dry before freezing.
- Remove the excess air from the freezer bag before closing it. This will limit freezer burn.