3 Easy Dinners Using Spinach in Totally Different Ways (MM#29)

Spinach is one of those ingredients that quietly shows up everywhere, from salads to smoothies, but it deserves a spotlight all its own. A large bag of spinach is usually one of the most affordable fresh produce buys, and it often goes on sale during the winter months, making it an easy way to stretch your grocery budget.

While spinach does make a fabulous side salad for almost any meal, it can also take center stage in cozy soups, flavorful bowls, and even pizza night. This week’s mini menu shows off spinach in three totally different ways that are anything but boring.

Our total this week for 16 items was $28.02 at Walmart, and you may already have several of these ingredients on hand, meaning your total could be even lower.

Grocery List Needed for the Mini Menu

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**** Please note, that every once in a while, an item that I pick turns out to be regional. This means that it may be a much higher price in some areas. Always double-check the list and if you see an item that is much higher than normal, just adjust as needed.

Italian Sausage & Spinach Tortellini Soup

This cozy one-pot soup is packed with cheese tortellini, sausage, and spinach for a hearty, filling dinner that’s ready in minutes. You can swap the sausage for ground turkey or leave it out completely for a vegetarian version using veggie broth instead.

Greek Chicken Bowls

These easy bowls use rotisserie chicken, rice, spinach, and a dollop of Greek yogurt for a light yet satisfying meal. You can swap the rice for orzo or quinoa, use any leftover protein you have on hand, and even drizzle with ranch dressing if you prefer a creamier sauce.

Spinach, Chicken & Feta Pizza

Pizza night gets a fresh twist with creamy Alfredo sauce, shredded chicken, spinach, and feta cheese on top of a crisp crust. You can use any kind of crust you like, swap the Alfredo for marinara or pesto, or skip the chicken for a simple spinach and cheese version.

Free Printable Grocery List & Recipes

Here is a 1-page cheat sheet that includes the grocery list as well as all the recipes you need to make this budget mini menu work!

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