Sautéed Spinach That Tastes Amazing
A quick and flavorful sautéed spinach recipe that elevates any meal with its simplicity and vibrant taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 bunches of spinach (about 1 1/4 pounds total with stems) or 10 ounces baby spinach leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 large garlic cloves, peeled & smashed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt plus 2 pinches
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prep the Spinach: Rinse thoroughly under cold water and dry well.
- Heat the Olive Oil: In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the Garlic: Toss in the smashed garlic cloves and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the Spinach: Quickly add cleaned spinach to the pan, tossing to coat in oil.
- Season with Salt: Sprinkle salt and toss again to sweat moisture from the spinach.
- Introduce the Lemon Juice: As the spinach wilts, drizzle in the lemon juice and cook for another minute.
- Test the Texture: Remove from heat once tender but still vibrant in color.
Notes
For added flavor, consider tossing in toasted nuts, cheese, or fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sautéed spinach, healthy side, quick recipe, vegetarian dish, garlic spinach