Simple Sauteed Spinach
Elevate your weeknight meals with this Simple Sautéed Spinach recipe—a quick, healthy, and flavorful side dish that’s ready in just 15 minutes! Featuring fresh spinach lightly cooked in aromatic olive oil with garlic, this recipe preserves the vibrant color and natural nutrients of the leafy greens. A hint of salt and black pepper enhances the flavor, while a dash of optional lemon juice adds a bright, citrusy finish. Perfectly tender and irresistibly tasty, this sautéed spinach pairs beautifully with grilled proteins, pasta dishes, or as a nutritious addition to any meal. Whether you're a beginner or a busy cook, this easy, one-pan recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
Wash the spinach thoroughly under cold running water and pat it dry with a kitchen towel or use a salad spinner to remove excess water.
Peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the sliced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the spinach to the skillet a handful at a time, stirring until it begins to wilt before adding more.
Once all the spinach is in the skillet, sprinkle it with salt and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is fully wilted and tender.
Remove the skillet from the heat and, if desired, drizzle with a teaspoon of lemon juice for added brightness.
Transfer the sautéed spinach to a serving dish and serve warm as a healthy side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
345 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.0 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1440 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.7 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 8.5 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 333 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 37 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.
