Heart-Healthy Garlic Spinach Stir-Fry
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Heart-Healthy Garlic Spinach Stir-Fry—a simple yet flavorful recipe that's packed with vibrant nutrition and irresistible aroma. Featuring fresh spinach, fragrant garlic, and a touch of zesty lemon juice, this low-sodium dish is sautéed in heart-friendly extra-virgin olive oil for a lighter culinary twist. A splash of soy sauce and a hint of red pepper flakes round out its savory appeal, delivering a quick, 20-minute meal that’s ideal as a nutrient-rich side or light main course. Perfect for health-conscious foodies, this easy stir-fry recipe combines minimal prep with maximum flavor to bring wholesome greens to your table effortlessly.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 ounces fresh spinach
- 6 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Rinse the fresh spinach thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or sand. Shake off excess water and set aside.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
In a large non-stick frying pan or wok, heat the extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the fresh spinach to the pan in batches if necessary. Stir frequently to ensure even cooking.
Once the spinach has wilted and become tender, which should take about 3 to 4 minutes, add the low-sodium soy sauce, lemon juice, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Toss the ingredients to combine, ensuring the spinach is well-coated with the seasonings.
Stir-fry for an additional 2 to 3 minutes or until everything is heated through.
Remove from heat and serve immediately as a side dish or light main course, garnished with a wedge of lemon if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
388 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.2 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 849 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.7 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | ||
| Protein | 14.0 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 463 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 101 mg | 2% | |
*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.
