See all videosHow to Prep Fresh Spinach (:47)

SHILLEE

I usually only remove the stem on ones that have really long ones but only part of the way. Otherwise, I don't bother. I never notice a bitter taste and texture doesn't bother me. Love me some spinach! - 5/13/13

FORTY2014

I don't like how the video stops and plays again .... because I feel as I missing information - 5/7/13

MSPOOH404

I agree with ONE4SUN...closed captioning of these videos would be great! I never de-stem spinach--baby or otherwise--and I've never noticed any bitterness or aftertaste. I guess to each his/her own. - 5/7/13

NORASPAT

I never remove the stem, if it is long I nip off the end with my fingers. Spinach has become so expensive I will not waste any nutrients because of a bit if texture. Waste not want not. See how many of us leave the stems on. - 4/29/13

WINDDOVE

Save and Juice the stems if you pull them. - 4/29/13

1LAZYCOOK

I only eat spinach raw so will only remove the really long stem part. I think removing the entire stem is probably only needed when cooking to help with consistent texture. Think that's what I understood her to say anyway. - 4/28/13

JOYCEE23

i like eating the stem - 4/5/13

NSPIXIE

I usually buy baby spinach and I've never noticed the stem being enough of a problem for me to want to do anything with it... - 3/17/13

KAB7801

I would think the stem would give you more fiber, never even though about removing. - 3/12/13

SWEETNEEY

si - 3/12/13

SPARKLINGME176

The stems are my fav. part! - 2/7/13

EJOY-EVELYN

I learned late in life to rinse/wash many of my use-only freggies to keep ingredients fresher, longer. I like to think stem removal is optional. As a person who enjoys the skin of many veggies, and actually enjoy the (crunchy) diced stems of most leaves (cilantro) -- no good nutrient goes to waste. - 2/4/13

LILYBELLE12

Really short video with information I did not find helpful at all!!! I have always eaten Spinach with the stem, cooked or as a Salad, and do not plan to change that since I do not find it makes the Spinach "bitter" at all. I love my Spinach as is! - 2/2/13

POUNDSAWAY13

I have tried taking the stems off of spinach before and found that the spinach wasn't bitter by doing so. - 1/22/13

SANDRAJOAN1958

Good ideas but I agree that closed captioning would be nice. - 1/21/13

PINK4YOUTOO

Sometimes we need the extra fiber... - 1/19/13

PINKCHICO

Wow! Who knewn. I will try to devien my spinach next time. Thanks. - 1/13/13

WEDDWT

When I use spinach to make green smoothies (with blueberries, banana + plain lo-fat yogurt, etc) I leave the stems attached.
Question for Chef Meg: Is it okay to freeze spinach for later use without blanching first? - 1/1/13

FIRECOM

I haven't been stemming them but I will now. - 11/30/12

J2740LOU

Never knew about removing the stem. Thanks for the tip! - 11/22/12

LESLIE56

I always eat the stem, There is no after taste, as far as I'm concerned. - 10/29/12

SKINNYGAL49

I've always eaten the stem...and never noticed any aftertaste! How time consuming! Yikes! I think I was better off not knowing this tip! Lol - 10/28/12

HEYITSLISA

I've always taken the stems off my baby spinach; not because I knew you were supposed to but because I just don't like that part! - 10/19/12

1STATEOFDENIAL

To everyone mentioning keeping the stems for the fiber, please note that "fiber" and "fibrous" are 2 totally different words. For instance, meats like steak are fibrous because of the bands of indigestible material (connective tissue) that hold the meat (muscle) together, but have no fiber. - 10/16/12

ZINNER44

Video so short, didn't realize that was all there was to prepping spinach. Thanks! - 10/16/12

SIMPLYABUNDANT

I had never heard of de-stemming spinach. Thanks! - 10/16/12

JGRAY76

I pinch off part of the stem but don't worry about getting all of it. It's good for you too. - 9/16/12

SHAWNY2

Neat information, always ate it with the stem on. - 8/13/12

GEMINISUE

fiber, we need. I keep stems on too! - 7/21/12

STILLHAVEIT

Did not know that. Thanks - 7/17/12

MRSTAZMAYO

My mom can't eat lettuce because of her stomach, but she can usually eat spinach. I'll be sure to tell her to de-stem. - 7/17/12

HANAHSCLOUDY

Cool. Lol, I put spinach on my hubby's sandwiches for lunch. He has commented on me feeding him weeds. He's a good sport, I never thought about cutting off the stem....I know he will appreciate this!! Thank you. I would never had thought of this on my own ;) - 7/17/12

JSEENEWME4REAL

Yeah interesting never thought we needed to do that. But I have to agree w/everyone that if it's baby spinach, those stems are pretty tender anyhow. - 7/17/12

WHERERMY62KEYS

I love spinach it is sooooo versatile - 7/17/12

LORRI6858

I agree, waste of good vitamins throwing the stems out..cut them smaller if you cant chew them, I been chewing them for years. - 6/12/12

SLIMGOODY160

Washing /rinsing spinach makes it waterlogged, soggy. Terrible on my salads. Isn't ok to use the prepackaged stuff just out of the bag? - 6/12/12

ANNAVICTORYA

I always keep the stems on baby spinach, what a waste to cut them off! It is not old huge leaves, but tender young ones... Shame. - 6/12/12

MSFOODIE

Why would you get rid of edible fiber? Seem like a lot of work...just buy baby spinach :) - 4/12/12

PLASSM01

Who knew? I just love these mini-videos from Chef Meg!!! - 4/5/12

-PAULA

Thanks for the tips. - 4/4/12

THEBESTME4

I didn't know that about the stem! You learn something new each day! - 4/4/12

BOURBONIAN

Great tip, thanks - 4/4/12

EVANIAN

thanks - all of your tips are helping me a lot! - 4/4/12

MARTHASPARKS

Cool trick! - 2/26/12

REGSHAR

Thanks for the tip. - 2/24/12

LYNCHD05

I just bought baby spinach today and i will do this tonight when I serve it with my salmon!
- 2/23/12

MACKAT2

I don't do this with the baby spinach; the larger version does need it. - 2/23/12

PAULSSHAR

Great advice! I didn't know about the stem either; but I sure do know what you mean about "the bite after you've bitten". Now I'm looking forward to adding spinach to my next grocery list. - 2/23/12

PLEEDIXON

I never knew about removing the stem. Thanks for the tip. - 2/23/12

ONE4SUN

Looks easy enough. It'd be nice if the videos had close caption for those of use who are hearing impaired. - 2/23/12

ANNESYLVIA

Will do! - 2/23/12

COACHKRYSTIE

Thanks!!! - 2/23/12

ALLLIE741

Didn't get sound - 2/23/12