Microwave Steamed Spinach

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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 microwave

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.

close-up view of steamed spinach in container

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.

plate of steamed spinach

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!

seasoned, steamed spinach

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

container of steamed spinach next to package of fresh 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.

fresh spinach cooked in the microwave

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.

steamed spinach topped with seasoning

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!

fork holding bite of steamed spinach

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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.
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Total Time4 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Vegetables
Keyword: Microwave Steamed Spinach
Cooking Method: Microwave
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 11kcal

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Ingredients

  • 3 oz spinach or however much you wish to cook
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  • Pour 1 Tablespoon of water into a microwave-safe 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.

Notes

  • 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
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 11kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 325mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 3988IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg
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