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Sautéed Spinach Recipe
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.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil olive or avocado
- ¼ cup onion finely chopped
- 1-2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 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 and discard, if desired.8 ounces 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 tablespoon 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 teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- Serve spinach immediately with a squeeze of lemon juice and enjoy!Lemon juice
Notes
- Spinach: Opt for baby spinach as the leaves are more tender, and the stems do not need to be removed.
- Sauté: Spinach shrinks down a lot, but all of the raw leaves will not fit in the pan at once. Mix more in as the rest cooks down.
- Time: If it is cooked too long you will get a slimy texture.
- Citrus: Add a burst of flavor and freshness with lemon or orange juice.
Nutrition
Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 165mg | Potassium: 336mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5318IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg
