California Spinach
Brighten up your table with California Spinach, a wholesome, vibrant dish that combines fresh, nutrient-packed spinach with creamy avocado, zesty lemon, and the irresistible crunch of toasted almonds. This quick and easy recipe highlights the natural flavors of seasonal produce, enhanced with a subtle garlic and olive oil sauté that takes just minutes to prepare. Perfect as a warm side dish or a light main course, California Spinach is ready in under 15 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings. Bursting with texture and citrusy freshness, this healthy, California-inspired recipe is a crowd-pleaser that’s as delightful to eat as it is to serve.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and dry the fresh spinach leaves. Set them aside.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice the flesh into thin strips. Set aside.
Place a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Add the spinach to the pan and toss gently until just wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
Season the wilted spinach with salt and black pepper, then remove it from the heat.
In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sliced almonds until golden and fragrant, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes. Be careful not to burn them.
Place the wilted spinach on a serving platter. Top with the sliced avocado and toasted almonds.
Sprinkle the lemon zest evenly over the dish and drizzle the lemon juice on top.
Serve immediately as a warm side dish or enjoy it at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1391 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.9 g | 161% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.1 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1378 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.0 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.7 g | 128% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.0 g | ||
| Protein | 36.1 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 601 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 2940 mg | 63% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
