Sauteed Spinach
Bright, flavorful, and incredibly easy to prepare, this Sautéed Spinach recipe is the perfect quick side dish for any meal. Featuring fresh baby spinach, fragrant garlic, and a zesty splash of lemon juice, this recipe comes together in just 10 minutes with minimal effort. Cooked in heart-healthy extra virgin olive oil, the spinach is lightly wilted to retain its vibrant green color and tender texture, then seasoned simply with salt and freshly ground black pepper for a balanced and wholesome flavor. Whether you're serving it alongside grilled chicken, roasted salmon, or as part of a plant-based feast, this healthy garlic sautéed spinach is a nutrient-packed crowd-pleaser that you'll want to make again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 ounces fresh baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Rinse the baby spinach under cold water to remove any grit. If using larger spinach leaves, tear them into smaller pieces for quicker cooking.
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Allow the oil to warm up for about 1 minute.
Add the minced garlic to the heated oil and sauté it for about 30 seconds, stirring continuously, until it becomes fragrant. Be careful not to let it burn.
Increase the heat to medium-high, then add the spinach to the skillet in batches, allowing each addition to wilt slightly before adding more.
Continue stirring the spinach constantly to ensure even cooking, and cook for about 2-3 minutes or until all the leaves are wilted and bright green.
Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the spinach with the lemon juice, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Toss the spinach gently to combine and coat the leaves with the seasoning and lemon juice.
Transfer the sauteed spinach to a serving dish and serve immediately as a side dish with your favorite meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
320 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.0 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1408 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.8 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 9.0 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 298 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1624 mg | 35% | |
*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.
