southwestern Asian plant widely cultivated for its succulent edible dark green leaves
"After adding a handful of fresh spinach to the stir-fry, the dish was ready in just five minutes."
dark green leaves; eaten cooked or raw in salads
"I added a handful of fresh spinach to my salad for some extra nutrients."
A particular edible plant, Spinacia oleracea, or its leaves.
"I added a handful of fresh spinach to my scrambled eggs for some extra vitamins."