Microwave Steamed Spinach

This Microwave Steamed Spinach is a great low-carb, healthy side dish you can make in minutes. Just add water and microwave for perfected steamed spinach that you can season to your liking.

Steamed Spinach In The Microwave

You’ll love to have this recipe in your back pocket for times when you want to add a bit of greens to your family’s meal. It couldn’t be easier to prep! Just grab a microwave-safe dish with a lid. You can pack it full of spinach and the veggies will cook down in the microwave. This makes it easy to get plenty of servings of dark greens.

And you can add a variety of seasonings for flavor. After cooking in the microwave, sprinkle in salt, pepper, and garlic powder. These classic seasonings will go with any main course you’re serving. Or try different flavors by topping the spinach with onion powder, paprika, or even a pinch of nutmeg. So many options!

Love easy side dishes? Check out these favorites: Air Fryer Portobello Mushrooms, Instant Pot Barley (Pearl, Hulled or Quick), or Roasted Sweet Potatoes And Apples In Air Fryer.

How To Make Microwave Steamed Spinach

This is such a simple cooking method, you’ll love it! You just need a microwave-safe dish with lid and a bag of fresh spinach leaves.

Pour 1 Tablespoon of water into dish. Add enough spinach to fill the container (or however much you wish to cook). Place lid on container.

Microwave for 1 minute. Open container and check spinach. If needed, heat spinach for a few more seconds.

Once spinach is tender to your liking, add seasonings. We recommend salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Use a fork or spoon to mix cooked spinach with seasonings. And it’s ready to serve!

Cooking Tips

• Cook however much spinach you want for your meal, the amount of water and cooking time remains the same
• Since the spinach cooks down (shrinks), be sure to add plenty of fresh spinach to the microwave dish
• Season to your liking. Add any seasonings you love on spinach

Can You Steam Spinach In The Microwave Without A Steamer Basket?

Yes! Just place spinach and a tablespoon of water into a microwave-safe dish and cover with lid. Microwave for about 1 minute or until the spinach is steamed. You can add any seasonings at this point.

Do You Cover Vegetables When Steaming In The Microwave?

Yes. Use a microwave-safe container with a lid. This holds the steam inside to help cook the vegetables.

What To Serve With Microwave Steamed Spinach

This healthy side dish is delicious with other low-carb options like Sautéed Radishes, Air Fryer Frozen Cauliflower Rice, Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower.

And for more side dishes to prep in the microwave, try these recipes: How To Cook Frozen Edamame In The Microwave, Microwave Acorn Squash, Microwave Cinnamon Apple Slices. You’ll have tasty, healthy sides in no time!

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See Also:

• Frozen Spinach In The Instant Pot
• Instant Pot Red Kidney Beans Recipe
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