Spinach N Onions
Elevate your everyday vegetable sides with this savory 'Spinach N Onions' recipe—a quick and flavorful dish that perfectly balances tender spinach, sweet caramelized onions, and aromatic garlic. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe combines the richness of olive oil and butter to create a luscious base for sautéed vegetables. Seasoned with a simple yet impactful blend of salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes, this dish is as versatile as it is delicious. Serve it as a warm, healthy side dish, or use it as a vibrant topping for grains, pasta, or your favorite proteins. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this recipe is a go-to option for anyone looking to add a nutritious and flavorful punch to their table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 cups fresh spinach
- 1 large yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 medium garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Wash the fresh spinach thoroughly and drain well. If the spinach leaves are large, roughly chop them into bite-sized pieces.
Peel and thinly slice the yellow onion into half-moons.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and allow it to melt.
Add the sliced onions to the skillet and sauté for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until they become golden and caramelized.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
Begin adding the spinach to the skillet in batches, stirring after each addition to allow it to wilt down before adding more.
Once all the spinach has been added and wilted, season the mixture with salt, ground black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine.
Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to let the flavors meld together and any excess liquid evaporate.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the 'Spinach N Onions' to a serving dish. Serve immediately as a side dish or enjoy as a topping for grains, pasta, or proteins.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
504 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.7 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1489 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.3 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.5 g | ||
| Protein | 9.5 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 334 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 268 mg | 6% | |
*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.
