Simple Spinach
Elevate your weeknight meal with this vibrant and nutritious Simple Spinach recipe, a quick and flavorful side dish that brings out the best in fresh greens. This wholesome dish comes together in just 10 minutes with minimal effort, featuring tender spinach wilted to perfection in fragrant olive oil and garlic. A bright splash of lemon juice adds a zesty kick, while a touch of salt and freshly ground black pepper enhances its natural flavors. Each bite is a perfect balance of savory and citrusy, making it an ideal pairing for grilled proteins, pasta, or grain bowls. Healthy, easy, and irresistibly delicious, this Simple Spinach is a must-have recipe for your culinary repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 454 grams Fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash the spinach thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt or grit. Drain the water and lightly pat the spinach dry with a clean towel or paper towels.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
Once the olive oil is hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
Add the spinach to the skillet in batches, stirring as it wilts to make room for more. Continue adding and stirring until all the spinach has been added and is wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
Drizzle the lemon juice over the cooked spinach and stir to incorporate.
Season the spinach with salt and ground black pepper. Stir well to combine the flavors.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the spinach to a serving bowl. Serve immediately as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
374 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.1 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1527 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.4 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 11.2 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 441 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 47 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.
