Quick Spinach Stir Fry with Lemon Juice
Brighten up your mealtime with this Quick Spinach Stir Fry with Lemon Juice—an effortless, nutrient-packed dish that’s ready in just 15 minutes! This recipe features tender spinach leaves tossed with fragrant garlic, a drizzle of zesty lemon juice, and a touch of spice from optional red chili flakes, making it the perfect balance of simplicity and flavor. Cooked in heart-healthy olive oil, this easy spinach stir fry offers a light yet satisfying side dish or vegetarian main course that pairs beautifully with grilled proteins, rice, or crusty bread. Ideal for busy weeknights, this one-pan wonder is a delicious way to add a burst of fresh greens to your table without sacrificing time or taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams fresh spinach
- 3 pieces garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Wash the fresh spinach thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt or grit. Shake off excess water and set aside.
Peel the garlic cloves and finely mince them or slice them thinly, depending on your preference for texture.
In a large skillet or wok, heat the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
Add the minced or sliced garlic to the hot oil and sauté for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.
Add the washed spinach leaves to the skillet and toss gently with tongs or a spatula to coat them in the garlic-infused oil.
Sprinkle the salt, black pepper, and optional red chili flakes over the spinach, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted and tender.
Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the cooked spinach. Toss well to combine.
Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.
Serve immediately as a side dish or light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
343 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.1 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1411 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.1 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 7.8 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 301 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 62 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.
