Vegetable profile

Spinach

4 recipes · 8 months in season

When is Spinach in season?

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Spinach is in season in January, February, March, June, July, October, November, December. Eating in season means both more flavour and more nutrition.

Spinach recipes

Chicken and Spinach Bake with Béchamel Sauce (Beşamel Soslu Tavuklu Ispanak)

Chicken and Spinach Bake with Béchamel Sauce (Beşamel Soslu Tavuklu Ispanak)

Ispanak367 kcal

Spinach Root Salad (Ispanak Kökü Salatası)

Spinach Root Salad (Ispanak Kökü Salatası)

Ispanak141 kcal

Spinach with Ground Meat (Kıymalı Ispanak)

Spinach with Ground Meat (Kıymalı Ispanak)

Ispanak192 kcal

Olive Oil Spinach (Zeytinyağlı Ispanak)

Olive Oil Spinach (Zeytinyağlı Ispanak)

Ispanak167 kcal

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IronFolateVitamin KVitamin A

Calories≈ 23 kcal / 100 g (çiğ)

Portion1 serving (cooked) ≈ 150 g

Season8 months

recipes4

“Grows in cool weather; its volume shrinks when cooked but the flavor concentrates. It is one of the most practical greens for the winter table.”

Nutrition

Rich in vitamins A, C, E and K, plus folate, calcium, iron, potassium and magnesium.

Source: Sebze Meyve Takvimi

In the kitchen

How do you store Spinach?

Store unwashed in a lightly damp cloth or bag in the fridge crisper drawer; use within a few days.

What should you look for when buying Spinach?

Choose leaves that are dark green, crisp and glossy; avoid yellowing or dull leaves.

What goes well with Spinach?

Pair spinach with a vitamin C source (pepper, tomato, lemon). This boosts absorption of plant based (nonheme) iron.

How do you grow Spinach at home?

SeasonCool climate: autumn and early spring

SowingDirect seed sowing (leafy vegetable)

WhereGrows well at home, in pots and on balconies

Source: Bahçe Tarımı I, Anadolu Ü.

This information is for general guidance only and is not medical or dietary advice. Consult a dietitian or doctor for your individual needs.

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