The thin, green stems near the leaf is actually tender and tasty, but longer, thicker stems can be tough. Even if store-bought loose spinach looks clean, give it a good rinse just to be sure.
Most grocery stores sell pre-washed bags of spinach in the produce section.
Chopping the spinach doesn’t affect the flavor or the cooking time.
Don’t use plastic containers unless it’s microwave-safe. If you aren’t sure, don’t use it, just to be safe. If you have a larger container, you can add more spinach if you like.
This is totally optional and you can add plenty of flavor by seasoning the spinach after it’s cooked.
Make sure the lid is microwave-safe so it doesn’t melt or get damaged.
The spinach may not look fully cooked at first, but it’ll finish cooking after you stir it all together.
You can also add the spinach to dishes such as pasta or rice.
