Cinnamon Spinach with Orange
Elevate your side dish game with this irresistible Cinnamon Spinach with Orange—a quick and vibrant recipe that combines sweet, savory, and citrusy flavors in just 15 minutes! Fresh spinach leaves are gently wilted in a luscious blend of butter, olive oil, and honey, infused with the warm aroma of ground cinnamon. Bright pops of orange zest and freshly squeezed orange juice add a tangy twist, perfectly balancing the earthiness of the spinach. With a sprinkle of salt and pepper for seasoning, this dish is the perfect complement to roasted meats or can be enjoyed as a stand-alone light snack. Simple to make yet packed with layers of flavor, this recipe is ideal for anyone seeking creative ways to make veggies shine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 orange
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoons honey
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash the spinach leaves thoroughly and pat them dry using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
Zest the orange to get about 1 teaspoon of zest and set it aside. Then, slice the orange in half and squeeze out 3 tablespoons of fresh orange juice. Reserve the juice and discard any seeds.
In a medium skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat until the butter has melted completely and starts to bubble slightly.
Stir in the ground cinnamon and honey, and cook for about 15 seconds to let the cinnamon infuse into the butter mixture.
Add the fresh spinach leaves to the skillet and toss gently to coat them evenly in the cinnamon-butter mixture. Cook for 1–2 minutes until the spinach is just wilted but still bright green.
Pour in the freshly squeezed orange juice and sprinkle the orange zest over the spinach. Stir gently to combine.
Season the dish with salt and black pepper, adjusting according to taste. Cook for another 30 seconds to allow the flavors to meld together.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the spinach to a serving dish. Serve warm as a side or enjoy on its own for a light and flavorful snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
350 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.5 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 73 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.3 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.8 g | ||
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 164 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 733 mg | 16% | |
*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.
