Getting a child to eat spinach can feel like a daily negotiation, with a lot of pushed-away plates and suspicious stares at anything green. The trick usually isn’t hiding it completely; it’s making it taste familiar. Blanched and blended spinach is milder than most people expect, and when it’s tucked into foods kids already enjoy, like parathas, pasta and pancakes, it often goes unnoticed. Spinach also brings iron, vitamin A and fibre, so even small amounts help. Here are five easy recipes to try, none of which needs fancy ingredients.