Whole30 Simple Stir-Fried Spinach
Elevate your meal plan with the Whole30 Simple Stir-Fried Spinach—a quick, nutritious, and flavor-packed side dish perfect for any occasion. This recipe highlights the naturally vibrant taste of fresh spinach, enhanced with the richness of coconut oil, the bold aroma of sautéed garlic, and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes. Seasoned simply with sea salt and black pepper and finished with a zesty drizzle of lemon juice, this dish delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort. Ready in just 10 minutes, this Whole30-compliant recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep, offering a healthy, gluten-free, and dairy-free twist on traditional stir-fried greens. Serve alongside grilled proteins or enjoy as a stand-alone snack for a wholesome boost to your day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Wash the fresh spinach thoroughly and remove any tough stems. Allow the spinach to drain or pat dry with a clean towel to remove excess water.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet or wok, heat the coconut oil over medium heat until melted and shimmering.
Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the spinach to the pan. Use tongs to toss the spinach continuously as it begins to wilt. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
Once the spinach is wilted, sprinkle in the red pepper flakes, sea salt, and black pepper. Continue tossing the spinach to evenly distribute the seasoning.
Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the cooked spinach. Toss once more to combine.
Transfer the stir-fried spinach to a serving dish and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
344 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.1 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.2 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1392 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.5 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | ||
| Protein | 8.0 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 304 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 82 mg | 2% | |
*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.
