Garlic Sautéed Spinach
Tender spinach is quickly wilted with golden garlic and olive oil for a simple side dish that pairs well with steak, chicken, and other mains.
By Cookin' Kitchen
- Total: 9 minutes
- Servings: 2 servings
Recipe
Garlic Sautéed Spinach
Tender spinach is quickly wilted with golden garlic and olive oil for a simple side dish that pairs well with steak, chicken, and other mains.
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- Prep
- 5 minutes
- Cook
- 4 minutes
- Total
- 9 minutes
- Servings
- 2
Ingredients
For 2 servings
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Tongs or two wooden spoons
- Serving platter
Instructions
Step 1: Trim the stems from the leaves, then wash the leaves very well; spinach often holds a lot of dirt.
Step 2: Shake off excess water, but do not dry the leaves. The water droplets help steam-cook the spinach.
Step 3: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook for 20 seconds, until it becomes light golden.
Step 4: Add the spinach. Use tongs or two wooden spoons to toss it until it wilts, about 2 minutes. Stop while it is just wilted if you prefer it less limp.
Step 5: Remove the skillet from the heat immediately. Sprinkle the spinach with salt and pepper, then toss once more.
Step 6: Transfer the spinach to a serving platter and serve.
Notes
If using bunches of spinach with stems, the leaves from each bunch amount to about 3 to 4 large handfuls; use around 8 handfuls in total. Baby spinach also works, but use more because it wilts further.
For a larger batch, cook the spinach in batches or use a very large wok.
The recipe also works with chopped kale, silverbeet or Swiss chard, and Asian greens.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 100 kcal
- Fat
- 7 g
- Saturated fat
- 1 g
- Carbohydrates
- 6 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
- Protein
- 4 g
- Sodium
- 409 mg
Estimated values; they will vary with the exact ingredients and brands you use.
About this recipe
Garlic sautéed spinach is a quick, fresh-tasting side for steak, chicken, and other mains. The leaves wilt down in minutes with olive oil and chopped garlic.
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