Spinach with Pine Nuts
Elevate your side dish game with this quick and nutritious recipe for Spinach with Pine Nuts! This delightful sauté brings together tender, vibrant spinach leaves and the irresistible crunch of golden-toasted pine nuts, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Infused with the aromatic warmth of garlic and a simple seasoning of salt and pepper, this dish is effortlessly elegant yet bursting with wholesome goodness. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an ideal pairing for grilled meats, roasted fish, or as a flavorful addition to pasta or grain bowls. Packed with vitamin-rich spinach and heart-healthy pine nuts, this recipe is as nourishing as it is delicious, making it a must-try for a quick, versatile, and irresistible side.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh spinach leaves
- 50 grams pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 units garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash the spinach leaves thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt or grit. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner to remove excess moisture.
Peel and finely slice the garlic cloves. Set aside.
In a large, dry skillet over medium heat, add the pine nuts. Toast them for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until they turn golden brown and release their aroma. Be careful not to burn them. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant and just starting to turn golden.
Add the spinach to the skillet in batches if necessary. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes or until the spinach wilts and turns vibrant green.
Season the spinach with the salt and black pepper. Stir to combine evenly.
Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts over the cooked spinach. Remove the skillet from heat.
Transfer the spinach with pine nuts to a serving bowl or plate. Serve immediately as a side dish or as a topping for grilled meats or fish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
716 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.9 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1583 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.3 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.9 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.5 g | ||
| Protein | 22.3 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 521 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 16.5 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 3113 mg | 66% | |
*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.
