Spinach and Walnut Stir Fry
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this quick and nutritious Spinach and Walnut Stir Fry, a vibrant dish that’s as wholesome as it is delicious. A delightful blend of tender, wilted spinach, crunchy toasted walnuts, and aromatic garlic come together in just 20 minutes to create a symphony of textures and flavors. Enhanced with a splash of tangy lemon juice and umami-rich low-sodium soy sauce, this stir fry is both bold and well-balanced. Perfect as a flavorful side dish or a light main course over a bed of rice, this recipe is also customizable with a pinch of red chili flakes for extra heat. Packed with nutrients and bursting with flavor, this gluten-free, vegetarian stir fry is a healthy crowd-pleaser that’s simple enough for busy weeknights while still impressive enough for guests.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Spinach
- 100 grams Walnuts
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Wash the spinach thoroughly under cold running water and remove any tough stems. Shake off excess water or pat leaves dry with a kitchen towel.
Roughly chop the walnuts into smaller pieces if they are large. Set aside.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the olive oil and allow it to warm for about 30 seconds.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
Toss in the chopped walnuts and stir fry for another 2 minutes to lightly toast them. They should become fragrant and slightly golden.
Add the spinach to the skillet in batches, stirring after each addition to allow the leaves to wilt down. This will only take 2-3 minutes.
When all the spinach has wilted, drizzle the soy sauce and lemon juice over the stir fry. Sprinkle in the salt, black pepper, and optional red chili flakes. Stir well to coat everything evenly.
Cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Remove from heat and transfer the spinach and walnut stir fry to a serving dish. Serve immediately as a side dish or over rice for a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1041 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.7 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.7 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 50.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1538 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.2 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.4 g | ||
| Protein | 28.3 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 388 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 2920 mg | 62% | |
*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.
