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Sautéed Spinach

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Sautéed spinach is a quick side dish made with fresh spinach, olive oil, and garlic for a simple, everyday vegetable recipe.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 -3
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 64
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 10 oz fresh spinach
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove thinly sliced (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Lemon juice Optional
  • Red pepper flakes Optional
  • Grated Parmesan or plant-based alternative Optional

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic if using and cook 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
  3. Add spinach in batches if needed.
  4. Cook, tossing gently, until just wilted 2–3 minutes.
  5. Season with salt and black pepper.
  6. Finish with lemon juice or toppings if desired.
  7. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 64kcalCarbohydrates: 0.5gProtein: 0.1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 0.4mgPotassium: 6mgFiber: 0.03gSugar: 0.01gVitamin A: 0.1IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.1mg

Notes

Don’t overcook: spinach should stay bright green
Frozen option: thaw and squeeze dry before sautéing
Grow-it-yourself: spinach grows fast in cool weather
Serve with: eggs, grains, pasta, or beans

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