Title: 3 Ways to Blanch Spinach - wikiHow
Headings: How to Blanch Spinach
How to Blanch Spinach
Method 1
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Using Boiling Water
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Method 2
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Blanching in the Microwave
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Method 3
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Using Your Blanched Spinach
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Content: Before you blanch your spinach, rinse off the leaves in cool water from your sink for 10-20 seconds. If you prefer to remove the stems from your spinach, do so at this time. Cut them off with a small, sharp knife. 2
Boil a large pot of water at high heat. Fill up a large pot halfway with water, and place it on your stovetop. Then, use a high heat setting to bring the water to a boil. If you’d like, you can add 1-2 tbsp (14.8-29.6 g) of salt to your water. While this is not required, it helps season the spinach and helps it retain nutrients. 3
Fill up a large bowl with ice cubes and cold water. As your water comes to a boil, locate a glass or plastic bowl and fill it with ice cubes.