Article by Gil "hannaone"
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Weight information obtained from USDA food database
Spinach most likely originated in Ancient Persia (Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan). It spread eastward through India into China, and westward through the Mediterranian area into Europe.
Spinach can be eaten raw (blanched) in salads, on sanswiches, seasoned and served, in soups, fried, stir fried, as wraps....
Substitutes:
Chinese spinach, Swiss chard, beet greens, sorrel, kale, turnip greens, escarole