How to cook spinach in microwave?

First, wash the spinach thoroughly. Remove the thickest stems. Once dry, add the chopped spinach to a microwave-safe bowl. Add a tablespoon of water and cover the bowl with a lid. Set the microwave power to high and let it cook for one minute. After one minute, check the spinach. Check if it is tender. If it is tender, drain the water. Now add the spinach to your favorite dish and season it with salt and pepper.

How to microwave spinach?

We recommend adding the spinach to boiling water (1:1 ratio of water to spinach). Let it cook for 1-2 minutes. Drain the water, and transfer the spinach to a microwave-safe bowl. Add a little butter (1 tablespoon) or olive oil. Add a pinch of salt. Toss the spinach to coat it well. Leave it for 1 minute.

Best way to cook spinach in microwave?

To cook spinach in the microwave, you can either use the whole spinach bunch or the prewashed and chopped spinach. It is important to cook spinach in the microwave in water because it helps the spinach retain its nutrients and keeps the “leaves” from turning to a dark color.

How to cook spinach in microwave without water?

For quick and easy one-pot cooking of spinach, add about a quarter of a cup of water to the washed and chopped spinach. Put the spinach in a microwave safe bowl and cover it with a microwave-safe plate. Set the microwave to high for about two minutes. After the two minutes are over, remove the bowl from the microwave and you will notice that the spinach has a bright green color and is tender. You can also flavor the spinach with salt, butter, garlic, or herbs.

How to cook spinach on stove top in microwave?

If you decide to use the stove top to cook your spinach in microwave, you will need to prepare the spinach first. Wash and dry the spinach, tear the leaves apart, and place them in a microwave safe bowl. Add a teaspoon of water and microwave the spinach on high for two to three minutes. After two minutes, check the spinach. It will look wilted and done. If it still seems tough, continue to microwave it for another 30 seconds.