Tomato Spinach Saute
Elevate your weeknight meals with this vibrant and healthy Tomato Spinach Sauté, a quick and flavorful dish that’s ready in just 15 minutes! Featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, earthy fresh spinach, and aromatic garlic, all brought together by a drizzle of olive oil and a splash of zesty lemon juice, this recipe offers a perfect balance of freshness and warmth. Seasoned with a touch of salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes for a hint of spice, it’s an easy-to-make side dish that pairs beautifully with grains like rice or quinoa, or as a topping for grilled chicken or fish. Packed with wholesome ingredients, this sauté is a go-to choice for busy evenings when healthy and delicious cooking is a priority.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 pieces garlic cloves
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Thinly slice the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly golden.
Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften and start to release their juices.
Gradually add the fresh spinach to the skillet, stirring as you go to help it wilt evenly. Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until all the spinach is wilted.
Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to taste. Stir well to combine.
Remove the skillet from the heat and drizzle with lemon juice for a bright, fresh flavor.
Serve immediately as a side dish or as a topping for rice, quinoa, or grilled protein. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
338 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.5 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1287 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.8 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.0 g | ||
| Protein | 5.5 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 158 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 579 mg | 12% | |
*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.
