Greek Spinach
Bring the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean to your table with this quick and healthy Greek Spinach recipe. Featuring fresh spinach sautéed in rich olive oil with fragrant garlic, green onions, and a hint of fresh dill, this dish is infused with aromatic herbs and brightened with a zesty drizzle of lemon juice. Perfect as a vegetarian side dish or a light meal, this recipe is ready in just 20 minutes and can be topped with creamy crumbled feta for an extra burst of tangy flavor. Serve it warm alongside roasted meats, grilled fish, or crusty bread for a wholesome and satisfying taste of Greece.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Fresh spinach
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves
- 3 pieces Green onions (scallions)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 50 grams Feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
Thoroughly wash and drain the spinach to remove any dirt or grit. If the spinach leaves are large, roughly chop them.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves, and finely slice the green onions. Chop the fresh dill leaves.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and sliced green onions. Sauté for about 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the spinach to the skillet in batches, stirring each time to wilt the leaves. Continue until all the spinach is added and wilted.
Sprinkle the chopped dill, salt, and black pepper over the spinach. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes.
Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the spinach for a bright, fresh flavor. Adjust seasoning if needed.
If desired, crumble feta cheese over the spinach before serving for an added tangy and creamy element.
Serve warm as a side dish alongside roasted meats or fish, or as a light vegetarian meal with bread or rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
161 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.9 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 11 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 482 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.8 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 5.2 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 196 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 64 mg | 1% | |
*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.
