Sauteed Spinach with Garlic Recipe
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 101kcal
Add a healthy boost of nutrients to your dinner with this easy Sauteed Spinach. Baby spinach is added to a skillet along with garlic and olive oil, then sauteed gently to create a simple side dish that pairs with any meal!
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds baby spinach leaves 24 ounces
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons garlic minced, about 6 cloves
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a very large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil and sauté the garlic over medium heat for 30 seconds-1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add spinach in bunches, wilting and turning leaves in the pan, until all of the spinach is incorporated and wilted.
- Season spinach with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
Tips & Tricks
- Use fresh spinach instead of frozen to avoid excess water.
- It may seem like you’ll end up with a lot of spinach based on the amount of fresh greens you need, but it does shrink down quite a bit as it wilts.
- Keep the heat low enough so the greens wilt but do not burn. If it’s taking too long, you can always add a splash of vegetable stock or water to help them steam.
- If you find that the spinach is a little bitter after cooking, add a squeeze of lemon juice on top to help counteract the bitter taste. Apple cider vinegar would also work if you don’t have lemon.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Nutrition
Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 716mg | Potassium: 949mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 15950IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 5mg