Spinach and Garlic
Elevate your side dish game with this simple yet flavorful Spinach and Garlic recipe! Perfectly seasoned fresh spinach is sautéed with golden, aromatic garlic in a splash of olive oil, creating a quick and healthy dish that's ready in just 20 minutes. With a hint of optional red chili flakes for a spicy kick and a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness, this recipe is both versatile and packed with nutrients. Whether served alongside your favorite mains or atop rice, quinoa, or pasta for a wholesome vegetarian meal, this easy spinach recipe is a must-try for garlic lovers and veggie enthusiasts alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh spinach
- 4 large garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons red chili flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
Wash the spinach thoroughly under cold running water and drain well. Set aside.
Peel the garlic cloves and slice them thinly.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the sliced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden. Be careful not to burn it.
Add the spinach to the skillet in batches, stirring after each addition to allow it to wilt down. Continue until all the spinach is added and wilted.
Season the spinach with salt, black pepper, and optional red chili flakes, if desired. Stir well to combine.
Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is fully wilted and tender.
Remove the skillet from heat and, if desired, drizzle the spinach with lemon juice for added brightness.
Serve hot as a side dish or over cooked rice, quinoa, or pasta for a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
411 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.1 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1565 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.5 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 13.5 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 513 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 16.6 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 112 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.
