Sauted Spinach and Garlic
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this quick and flavorful Sautéed Spinach and Garlic recipe! Bursting with fresh, nutrient-rich spinach, this dish is perfectly seasoned with golden, aromatic garlic, a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, and a hint of salt and pepper. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's the ultimate side dish for busy evenings or an easy way to add greens to any meal. A splash of optional lemon juice provides a zesty twist, balancing the earthy spinach with a tangy brightness. Serve this simple, one-pan dish alongside grilled chicken, pasta, or even as part of a Mediterranean-inspired spread. Healthy, delicious, and effortlessly elegant, this garlic-infused spinach recipe is one you'll make on repeat! Perfect for searches like "easy spinach recipes" and "healthy side dishes," it pairs speed with sensational flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh spinach
- 3 pieces garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoons lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
Wash the spinach thoroughly and pat dry with a kitchen towel or spin dry using a salad spinner.
Peel the garlic cloves and thinly slice them.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the sliced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly golden. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the spinach to the skillet in batches if necessary, stirring frequently to help it wilt evenly.
Season with salt and black pepper and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the spinach is fully wilted and tender.
If desired, drizzle the spinach with lemon juice for a bright, zesty finish.
Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
336 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.0 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1441 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.7 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 8.7 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 338 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 48 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.
