Super Spinach Side
Brighten up your next meal with this quick and flavorful Super Spinach Side! Packed with the vibrant goodness of fresh baby spinach, this dish comes alive with the perfect balance of zesty lemon juice, aromatic garlic, and a gentle kick of red chili flakes. Toasted pine nuts add a delightful crunch that elevates this side dish to gourmet levels. Ready in just 10 minutes, this low-calorie, nutrient-rich recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or as a show-stealing accompaniment to roasted meats, grilled fish, or pasta. Serve it fresh out of the skillet for a warm, irresistible boost of greens that’s as healthy as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams fresh baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pieces garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons red chili flakes
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
Instructions
Wash the fresh baby spinach thoroughly and allow it to drain completely.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is warm, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until it becomes fragrant. Be careful not to burn it.
Add the spinach to the skillet in batches, stirring frequently, so it wilts evenly. Continue until all the spinach is added and wilted, about 3 minutes.
Season the spinach with salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes, stirring well to combine.
Drizzle the lemon juice over the spinach and toss gently to incorporate.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts for added crunch and flavor.
Transfer the spinach to a serving dish and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
75 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.1 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 240 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.3 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 301 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 1691 mg | 36% | |
*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.
