Sautéed Spinach Recipe
Enjoy a quick and delicious side dish with this Sautéed Spinach recipe. Tender baby spinach leaves are sautéed with onion and garlic, seasoned to perfection, and finished with a hint of citrus for a bright finish.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 tablespoon Olive or Avocado Oil
- ¼ cup finely chopped Onion
- 1–2 cloves finely minced Garlic
- 8 ounces Baby Spinach leaves, divided
- ¼ teaspoon Salt, to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon Black Pepper, to taste
- Lemon juice, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Spinach: Remove stems from spinach leaves.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Sauté oil and onion until translucent. Add garlic and sauté.
- Sauté Spinach in Batches: Cook spinach in batches with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Finish with lemon juice and enjoy!
Notes
- Opt for baby spinach for tender leaves.
- Add spinach in batches as it cooks down.
- Avoid overcooking to prevent a slimy texture.
- Enhance with a squeeze of lemon or orange juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 85 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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