Mediterranean Spinach
Elevate your side dish game with this flavorful and vibrant Mediterranean Spinach recipe! Packed with nutrient-rich fresh spinach, this dish is infused with the bold flavors of garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and briny kalamata olives, all sautéed to perfection in extra virgin olive oil. A sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese and a bright drizzle of fresh lemon juice round out the dish, while optional toasted pine nuts add a delightful crunch. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect as a nutritious side or a light vegetarian main when served over couscous, quinoa, or rice. Bursting with Mediterranean-inspired ingredients, it's as healthy as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 units garlic cloves (minced)
- 50 grams sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 50 grams kalamata olives (pitted and sliced)
- 50 grams feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts (optional, toasted)
Instructions
Wash the fresh spinach thoroughly and pat dry using a clean kitchen towel or salad spinner.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, but not browned.
Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and kalamata olives. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the spinach to the skillet, a handful at a time, allowing it to wilt slightly before adding more. Stir continuously to ensure even cooking.
Once all the spinach has wilted (about 3-4 minutes), season it with salt and black pepper.
Turn off the heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the spinach mixture.
Transfer the cooked spinach to a serving dish and top with crumbled feta cheese.
Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts if desired for extra crunch and flavor.
Serve immediately as a side dish or over a bed of rice, couscous, or quinoa as a light main meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
863 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.5 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.5 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 45 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 2953 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.5 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.3 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.7 g | ||
| Protein | 28.3 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 810 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 21.0 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 1747 mg | 37% | |
*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.
