Description
Sautéed spinach is a quick and nutritious side dish that enhances any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Rinse the spinach thoroughly under cold water to remove any grit.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the spinach to the skillet, stirring to coat with oil.
- Sauté for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- You can add red pepper flakes for heat.
- Try incorporating other greens like kale or Swiss chard.
- Garnish with toasted pine nuts for added texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 41
- Sugar: 0.4g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6.7g
- Fiber: 4.3g
- Protein: 5.4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sautéed spinach, side dish, quick recipe