23 Kid-Friendly Spinach Recipes

Roll up a nutritious breakfast tortilla that's packed with fresh spinach leaves, buttery scrambled eggs, and creamy feta cheese. It's great on busy weekday mornings for kids to enjoy eating on the go.

Blueberries and spinach are natural superfoods that can taste surprisingly great together, like in this healthy breakfast smoothie. A whole banana is added for extra natural sweetness.

Spanokopita is a traditional Greek spinach pie that layers spinach and feta cheese between flaky sheets of phyllo pastry. Use fresh or frozen spinach for the filling and serve for lunch or as an after-school snack.

A spinach and strawberry salad with crunchy pecans is a colorful main dish salad that kids can enjoy as a healthy lunch. They'll love the sweet berries and you can always add some bacon crumbles for little meat lovers.

Tell kids they're having "green cheese pasta" for dinner and watch their faces light up with smiles! It's really linguine noodles with a vibrant green spinach pesto sauce that's ready in 30 minutes.

Bake up a cheesy chicken and spinach casserole in only half an hour. It's a warming family meal that's tailor-made for busy weeknights. Kids are sure to like everything about it, including the crunchy, toasted breadcrumb topping.

Spinach is smothered in a creamy sauce, topped with breadcrumbs, and baked until golden brown, in this classic French recipe that's a wonderful way to get kids loving the taste of spinach.

Whether you're a vegetarian or just looking for meatless Monday recipes for your family, you should definitely try this crowd-pleasing spinach lasagna. It's packed with crunchy veggies and three kinds of cheese, making it a kid-favorite recipe.

Creamy scrambled eggs are a kid-approved breakfast that's simple for parents to prepare. This hearty recipe includes fresh spinach, onion, and optional garlic, plus heavy cream and Parmesan for a cheesy twist that everyone will love.

Cheesy tuna pasta casserole makes a great alternative to tuna fish sandwiches, on days you want to serve kids a hot lunch or dinner. It uses ingredients you probably have in your pantry already, making it a budget-conscious family meal.

Honey mustard adds its signature sweet and tangy flavor to a simple chicken and spinach dinner. Prepare it easily using your slow cooker and serve ladled over hot cooked noodles or rice for a satisfying family meal.

Chicken and spinach lasagna is a great way to get nutrition into the pickiest eaters—they might even ask for seconds! It's easy to sneak extra veggies into the colorful filling, too (just dice them up small).

Kids who like Indian food will ask you to make this flavorful vegetarian dinner again and again. It's quick and easy to make and super nutritious, with protein-packed chickpeas, iron-rich spinach, and aromatic spices.

Empanadas are flaky, baked pastries with a savory, cheese and vegetable filling that makes a fantastic lunch idea for hungry little ones. Kids can have fun helping you to cut out the dough shapes using their favorite cookie cutters.

Whip up a hearty, kid-pleasing beef stew with tomatoes and vegetables. Long, slow cooking makes the spinach nice and tender, and gives the stew such fantastic, meaty flavor, your kids may forget that there are vegetables in it!

Even kids who claim not to like spinach have been known to gobble up these little veggie balls! They're healthier than store-bought fried snacks and make an excellent alternative to meatballs for vegetarian kids.

Create an easy, tasty chicken and spinach bake with this family recipe that bakes boneless chicken breasts on a bed of chopped spinach. It calls for a tasty tomato and green onion topping, plus a dusting of Parmesan or mozzarella cheese that melts during baking.

Creamy, protein-rich hummus is a popular dip that kids will like scooping up with crackers and raw veggie sticks. This healthy recipe tweaks it by adding chopped fresh spinach for added nutrition and flavor.

Honey mustard adds its signature sweet and tangy flavor to a simple chicken and spinach dinner. Prep it easily using your slow cooker, and serve ladled over hot cooked noodles or rice for a satisfying family meal.

Vegetarian lentil soup is budget-friendly, high in fiber and protein, and makes a stomah-warming lunch, especially on cooler days. Serve it with crusty rolls (or cheesy garlic bread) for a hearty school lunch or mid-day meal at home.

This quiche-like spinach pie is baked in a prepared pie crust to save you time, and makes a great breakfast or lunch option. The delicious filling is made with eggs, bacon, fresh chopped spinach, and a whole lot of cheddar cheese.

Lasagna roll-ups stuffed with ground beef, spinach, and creamy ricotta are a fun way to change up the classic Italian pasta and kids are guaranteed to love them. Serve with garlic bread and a tossed salad for a complete meal.

Hot and cheesy spinach dip makes a fantastic after-school snack, or party appetizer. It is super rich-tasting and cheesy, with cream cheese, creme fraiche, and Alpine-style cheeses, melted together with fresh baby spinach.