How much fresh spinach should you buy?  Spinach shrinks dramatically when cooked, so it can be confusing as to how much to buy for a specific recipe.  Here’s my rule of thumb: 1 pound of fresh spinach yields 2 cups cooked.  If you’re serving it fresh, bank 
on 12 cups per pound. Be sure to try my recipe for Garlic Sauteed Spinach. It’s so yummy and super healthy too! http://www.skinnykitchen.com/recipes/eat-your-spinach-that-is-garlic-sauteed-spinach/