Spinach and Tomatoes
Brighten up your plate with this simple yet savory Spinach and Tomatoes recipe, a quick and nutritious side dish that bursts with Mediterranean flavors. Featuring tender, wilted spinach and sweet, juicy cherry tomatoes sautéed with fragrant garlic, olive oil, and a hint of dried oregano, this dish is ready in just 20 minutes from start to finish. A sprinkle of red chili flakes provides optional heat, while the vibrant colors make it as visually appealing as it is delicious. Perfect as a healthy accompaniment to your favorite protein or piled over grains like quinoa or rice, this easy recipe is a versatile addition to your weeknight rotation. With minimal prep and pantry-staple seasonings, Spinach and Tomatoes is proof that wholesome eating doesn’t need to be complicated.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams fresh spinach
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 units garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Wash the fresh spinach thoroughly and let it drain in a colander. Set aside.
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half lengthwise.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and sprinkle with dried oregano. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes start to soften and release their juices.
Add the spinach to the skillet in batches if necessary, allowing each batch to wilt slightly before adding more. Stir gently to combine.
Season the mixture with salt, ground black pepper, and optional red chili flakes. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the spinach is fully wilted and tender.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the sautéed spinach and tomatoes to a serving plate.
Serve immediately as a side dish or as a topping for grains like quinoa or rice. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
360 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.5 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1384 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.4 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.3 g | ||
| Protein | 8.1 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 278 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 513 mg | 11% | |
*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.
