Baby spinach is young spinach (Spinacia oleracea) harvested while the leaves are small and tender. Its mild flavor and delicate texture make it an easy leafy green to add to salads, smoothies, sandwiches, wraps, egg dishes, soups, and quick sautés. Baby spinach is particularly rich in vitamin K1 and the carotenoids lutein and beta-carotene, while also providing folate, vitamin C, magnesium, and manganese. Because it can be eaten raw or wilted into cooked dishes by the handful, baby spinach is an easy way to incorporate more dark leafy greens into everyday meals.