Spinach stems, even of some young leaves, are fibrous, stringy, and difficult to eat, especially after cooking. Remove the stems before washing (see the photo above right); discard them or save them to add to a vegetable stock.

Should you remove stems from spinach?

If your spinach is still attached to its thick stems, then you should cut off the stems using a knife or kitchen shears. ... Though the stems are still edible, they're a little tough and unpleasant to the taste, and your spinach leaves will be tastier without them.

Is it OK to eat the stems of spinach?

You can chop the stems into 2-2.5 cm pieces and sauté them with a little chili. ... You can serve them once the water has mostly evaporated, stems are still bright green and tender. As tasty as they are, spinach stems are also good for your health. They're packed with vitamin A, B6, C, Calcium, Iron and Magnesium.