Broccoli vs Spinach
A side-by-side guide to substituting Spinach for Broccoli (or vice versa).
Use 0.75 cup of Spinach for every 1 cup of Broccoli.
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Spinach
Conversion: Use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 cup)
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Notes: Spinach wilts significantly and reduces in volume; use about three-quarters the amount. Milder flavor; add near the end of cooking. Better for soups and sautés than stir-fries.
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Spinach wilts significantly and reduces in volume; use about three-quarters the amount. Milder flavor; add near the end of cooking. Better for soups and sautés than stir-fries. The conversion is use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 cup).
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Yes — Spinach wilts significantly and reduces in volume; use about three-quarters the amount. Milder flavor; add near the end of cooking. Better for soups and sautés than stir-fries. Ratio: Use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 cup).
Use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 cup). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.
They are similar in most uses, but Spinach wilts significantly and reduces in volume; use about three-quarters the amount..
Spinach is one of the options SubSwap lists for Broccoli. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Broccoli substitutes.
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