What is a spinach head is equal to?

I have a recipe for ravioli filling that calls for a head of spinach. Can anyone translate into ounces or bunches please?

Best Answer

I would suggest that in this case what is described as a "head", is actually a "bunch". Spinach is typically sold in a bunch (or already prepared and bagged...or frozen), as it doesn't grow in "heads." Further, there is probably no need to be very precise for a ravioli filling recipe, and I am guessing this filling has other ingredients. You probably want to avoid frozen for the pasta filling. It could work, but is often very wet once thawed.

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What is a head of spinach?

Spinach doesn't grow in heads (like lettuce). Each plant has just a few leaves. This makes the "head" measurement very unusual/non-standard.

How Do You Measure 1 cup of spinach?

Buy a bag of spinach.

Note the printed net weight on the bag.

Measure out the a serving the way you normally would; i.e., in a way that's replicable - if you'll always pack it tight, pack it tight, etc.

Repeat until bag is empty.

Count the servings.

Arithmetic.

What is a cup of spinach?

Nutritional profileNutrition Facts Spinach Serving size: 1 cup (30 g) Calories 5 Calories from Fat 0 *Percent Daily Values (%DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.Amt per ServingSodium 25mg1%Sugars 0gProtein 1gPotassium 167gVitamin A60%CalciumVitamin C15%Iron2 more rows•Feb 8, 2022

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