Low Fat Sauteed Spinach
Elevate your side dish game with this quick and flavorful Low Fat Sautéed Spinach recipe! Packed with nutrients and bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors, this dish combines tender spinach leaves sautéed in a touch of golden olive oil with aromatic garlic, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of spice from red pepper flakes. Ready in just 10 minutes, this healthy and low-calorie option is perfect for busy weeknights or as a light complement to heavier main courses. With minimal prep and simple ingredients, including fresh spinach, garlic, and seasonings, this recipe delivers big flavor while keeping things wholesome. Serve it warm and enjoy a delicious veggie-packed side that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh spinach leaves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Rinse the fresh spinach leaves thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt. Shake off the excess water but no need to dry them completely.
Peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the sliced garlic and saute for about 1-2 minutes, until the garlic becomes fragrant and starts to turn golden brown. Be cautious not to burn the garlic.
Add the spinach to the skillet in batches, stirring continuously. As the spinach wilts, you can add more until all of it is in the pan.
Continue to saute the spinach for about 3-4 minutes, or until all the leaves are wilted and vibrant green in color.
Remove the skillet from the heat and add lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately as a low-fat side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
267 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.8 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1583 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.1 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.1 g | ||
| Protein | 16.0 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 525 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 2866 mg | 61% | |
*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.
