Simple Spectacular Spinach
Elevate your vegetable side dish game with "Simple Spectacular Spinach," a quick, vibrant, and flavorful recipe perfect for busy weeknights. This dish combines tender, wilted fresh spinach with the bold flavors of garlic, zesty lemon juice, and a touch of heat from optional red chili flakes. Ready in just 12 minutes from start to finish, it's a healthy, nutrient-packed option that pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, fish, or even as a topping for rice or pasta. With just a handful of pantry staples—olive oil, garlic, and spices—this recipe makes eating greens downright irresistible. Whether you're seeking a light side or a fresh addition to your main course, this simply spectacular spinach recipe is a go-to favorite for effortless elegance and flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the fresh spinach thoroughly under cold water and pat it dry using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
Heat a large skillet or pan over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the fresh spinach to the pan, a few handfuls at a time, stirring frequently as it wilts down.
Once all the spinach is wilted (about 5 minutes), reduce the heat to low and add the lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and optional red chili flakes for a bit of spice.
Stir well to combine all the flavors and let it cook for another 1-2 minutes.
Remove from heat and transfer the spinach to a serving dish. Serve immediately as a side dish or on top of your favorite protein or starch for a complete meal.
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.
