Spinach originated in Persia where it was known as "aspanakh".
Travelers carried Spinach seeds to new places and by the 1300s, it had spread to Europe and Britain. It became a popular Lenten vegetable.
By the early 1800s it was frequently cultivated in North America.
Although it took a quiet place on the plate for many years, the cartoon Popeye and his slogan "I'm strong to the finish 'cause I eats me spinach," brought attention to the green leafy vegetable.
It makes a strong addition to any meal as it is rich in vitamin A and Iron.
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