Sautéed Spinach with Garlic
Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 92kcal
Sauteed spinach is a quick and healthy side dish that elevates any meal. Using minced garlic infused into the cooking oil adds extra flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454 g) spinach, flat-leaf or curly-leaf spinach
- 1 tablespoon (10 g) minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) lemon juice
Instructions
- Remove the stems from the spinach. Wash and dry using a salad spinner. It’s okay if there is a little residual moisture on the leaves.
- Heat a large pan over high heat then add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Once the oil is hot add the spinach a few handfuls at a time. Stir to allow the leaves to slightly wilt before adding in the next handful.
- Cook and stir constantly until the spinach is evenly wilted, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Transfer the spinach to a colander and use tongs to squeeze out the excess liquid.
- Dry the pan with paper towels.
- Heat the pan over medium heat, then add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add garlic and saute until fragrant and lightly browned, 30 to 60 seconds.
- Add back the drained spinach and stir to combine, cook for 30 seconds.
- Turn off the heat and season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice then stir to combine.
- Taste and season with more salt, pepper, and lemon juice as desired.
- Transfer spinach to a bowl and serve warm.
Notes
- This recipe yields about 2 cups sauteed spinach.
- Serving Size: ½ cup
Nutrition
Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 235mg | Potassium: 633mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 10633IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 3mg
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