Sauteed Spinach with Garlic
Elevate your side dish game with this quick and nutritious Sautéed Spinach with Garlic recipe! Bursting with vibrant color and rich flavor, this dish pairs earthy fresh spinach with the warm, aromatic bite of garlic, all lightly sautéed in heart-healthy olive oil. Ready in just 10 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or as a versatile accompaniment to any main course. A dash of salt and pepper perfectly seasons the spinach, while an optional drizzle of lemon juice adds a zesty brightness that takes the flavors to the next level. It's a simple, wholesome, and elegant dish that's as easy to prepare as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh spinach
- 3 units garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoons lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the fresh spinach thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or sand, then shake off excess water. Set aside.
Peel and finely slice the garlic cloves.
Heat a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the garlic slices and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are fragrant and just starting to turn golden. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the spinach to the pan in batches if necessary. Stir the spinach continuously as it wilts, cooking for approximately 2-3 minutes until it is just tender.
Season the sautéed spinach with salt and black pepper to taste.
Remove the skillet from the heat and, if desired, drizzle the spinach with lemon juice for added brightness.
Serve immediately as a side dish and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
84 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.7 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 186 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.9 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 85 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 12 mg | 0% | |
*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.
