How to make steamed spinach microwave instructions:

Fresh spinach guide:

• Prepare the Spinach: Take fresh spinach and place it in a large microwave-safe bowl.
• Add 2 tablespoons of water to the bowl.
• Cover the Bowl: Tightly cover the bowl with plastic wrap.
• Using the tip of a paring knife, cut a small slit in the center of the plastic wrap to allow steam to escape.

Microwave the Spinach:

• Place the bowl in the microwave.

  If your microwave is 1,100 watts, cook on high for 3 minutes.

  If your microwave is 700 watts, cook on high for 6 minutes.
• Halfway through the cooking time, carefully stir the spinach.
• Remove the Plastic Wrap: After cooking, be very careful when removing the plastic wrap to avoid getting burned by the hot steam.
• Serve: Your spinach should now be wilted and ready to flavor and serve. Follow one of the flavor variations and Enjoy!

Frozen spinach guide:

• Prepare the Spinach: Take the desired amount of frozen spinach and place it in a large microwave-safe bowl.
• Add 2 tablespoons of water to the bowl.
• Cover the Bowl: Tightly cover the bowl with plastic wrap.
• Using the tip of a paring knife, cut a small slit in the center of the plastic wrap to allow steam to escape.

Microwave the Spinach:

• Place the bowl in the microwave.
• If your microwave is 1,100 watts, cook on high for 5 minutes.

  If your microwave is 700 watts, cook on high for 8 minutes.
• Halfway through the cooking time, carefully stir the spinach to ensure even cooking.
• Remove the Plastic Wrap: After cooking, be very careful when removing the plastic wrap to avoid getting burned by the hot steam.
• Serve: Your spinach should now be fully steamed and ready to serve. Enjoy!

Creamed steamed microwave spinach recipe flavor variation instructions:

• Prepare the Spinach: Squeeze the wilted spinach completely dry to remove excess moisture.
• Place the spinach in an 8-inch square microwave-safe baking dish.
• Add Ingredients: Add garlic, butter, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and a few grinds of black pepper to the dish with the spinach.
• Pour in the heavy cream and add the cream cheese, Parmesan, nutmeg, another 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and a few more grinds of black pepper.
• Stir everything together until well combined.

Microwave the Dish:

• Place the dish in the microwave, uncovered.
• If your microwave is 1,100 watts, cook on high for 5 minutes.

  If your microwave is 700 watts, cook on high for 7 minutes.
• The spinach mixture should be hot, bubbly, and the cream slightly thickened when done.
• Finish and Serve: Add lemon juice to the spinach mixture and stir well. Top with fresh chopped basil, fried onions, and some lemon zest.
• Your dish is now ready to serve. Enjoy!

Steamed lemon thyme spinach recipe variation:

• Prepare the Spinach: Leave the steamed spinach in the microwave-safe bowl.
• Add Ingredients: Add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil or butter to the spinach.
• Add 1 minced garlic clove, a pinch of salt, a pinch of pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme (or a few sprigs of fresh thyme), and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the bowl.
• Cover and Steam Again: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap again.
• Microwave on high for about 1 minutes, or until the butter is melted and the spinach is fully wilted.
• Toss and Serve: Carefully remove the plastic wrap to avoid hot steam.
• Toss the spinach to evenly distribute the seasonings.
• Serve and enjoy!

How to make Asian Spinach recipe flavor variation:

• Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the steamed spinach, 1 chopped green onion, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tablespoon of coconut oil, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil.
• Mix everything together well.
• Cover and Steam Again: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap.
• Microwave on high for about 1 minutes, or until the coconut oil is melted and the spinach is fully wilted.
• Finish and Serve: Carefully remove the plastic wrap to avoid hot steam.

  Add 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds to the spinach and toss to combine.
• Serve with fresh cilantro or basil on top. Enjoy!