Sautéed Spinach Recipe

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A spatula scooped up sauteed spinach with onions and garlic from a skillet.

5 from 6 votes

In under 10 minutes you can have this easy Sautéed Spinach recipe ready and on your dinner table! Quickly transform fresh baby spinach into a side dish masterpiece with minced garlic, caramelized onions, and a burst of lemon juice.

Prep Time2

Cook Time8

Total Time10

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Author: London Brazil

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. oil olive or avocado
¼ cup onion finely chopped
1-2 cloves garlic finely minced
8 oz. baby spinach leaves divided
¼ tsp. salt to taste
⅛ tsp. black pepper to taste
Lemon juice optional

Instructions

Prepare the Spinach: Remove stems from spinach leaves and discard, if desired.
8 oz. baby spinach leaves
Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add oil and onion to a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until the onion turns translucent. Add garlic and continue sauteing for an additional minute.
1 Tbsp. oil, ¼ cup onion, 1-2 cloves garlic
Sauté Spinach in Batches: Stir in half of the spinach leaves and sauté for 2 minutes, or until it begins to wilt. Stir in the rest of the spinach, salt, and pepper and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes.
¼ tsp. salt, ⅛ tsp. black pepper
Serve spinach immediately with a squeeze of lemon juice and enjoy!
Lemon juice

Notes

Meal Prep and Storage

To Prep-Ahead: You can make sautéed spinach in advance, but it tastes best when served immediately after cooking.
To Store: Keep cooked spinach in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To Freeze: Seal in a freezer-safe airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Add to soups, stews, or dips!
To Reheat: Return to a skillet over medium-low heat, or microwave stirring occasionally until heated through.

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