How to Keep Spinach Fresh

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Look for spinach with green, crisp leaves.. Check the stem and buy accordingly.. Avoid bags or containers with excessive moisture.

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Look for spinach with green, crisp leaves.

Step 1

Look for spinach with green, crisp leaves.

2

Check the stem and buy accordingly.

Step 2

Check the stem and buy accordingly.

3

Avoid bags or containers with excessive moisture.

Step 3

Avoid bags or containers with excessive moisture.

4

Know that fresh spinach isn't necessarily the best option.

Step 4

Know that fresh spinach isn't necessarily the best option.

5

Store fresh spinach in a clean container wrapped with paper towels.

Step 5

Store fresh spinach in a clean container wrapped with paper towels.

6

Store the spinach in its original packaging or a dry plastic bag if you plan on

Step 6

Store the spinach in its original packaging or a dry plastic bag if you plan on eating it within a week.

7

Store as cold as possible without freezing.

Step 7

Store as cold as possible without freezing.

8

Freeze the spinach to keep for several months.

Step 8

Freeze the spinach to keep for several months.

9

Consume within 2 to 3 days of purchase.

Step 9

Consume within 2 to 3 days of purchase.

10

Remove stems before washing to ensure a great meal.

Step 10

Remove stems before washing to ensure a great meal.

11

Wash spinach

Step 11

Wash spinach

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