Skillet Spinach
Elevate your side dish game with this quick and flavorful Skillet Spinach recipe! Bursting with vibrant, fresh spinach sautéed in fragrant olive oil and minced garlic, this dish gets a zesty kick from a drizzle of lemon juice and a subtle heat from red pepper flakes. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s the perfect healthy and low-calorie option for a busy weeknight meal. Seasoned with a touch of salt and black pepper, this versatile dish can be served on its own, as a nutritious side, or as a topping for grains, pasta, or your favorite protein. Simple, wholesome, and full of flavor, this one-skillet wonder will quickly become a go-to in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 whole, minced garlic cloves
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the spinach thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or grit. Pat it dry with paper towels or use a salad spinner to remove excess moisture.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Allow the oil to warm for about 1 minute.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
Sprinkle the red pepper flakes into the skillet and stir to combine with the garlic and oil.
Add the spinach to the skillet a handful at a time, stirring frequently, until all the leaves are in the skillet and have begun to wilt. This should take 2-3 minutes.
Drizzle the lemon juice over the wilted spinach and season with salt and black pepper. Stir well to coat the spinach evenly.
Cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the spinach to become tender and heated through.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the spinach to a serving dish. Serve immediately as a side dish or over grains, pasta, or protein of choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
330 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.2 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1365 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.2 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 6.5 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 245 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 71 mg | 2% | |
*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.
