Sauteed Spinach Recipe

I’m going to show you How to Saute Spinach in olive oil and garlic with simple seasonings for the most delicious, versatile side dish recipe. It’s so easy to do and pairs well with all kinds of dishes! Garlic sautèed spinach is ready in 10 minutes or less.

Sauteed spinach is one of the best side dishes for everything from chicken and steak to pork and more. It’s one of the easiest side dishes you can make, but spinach has so much natural flavor that it elevates every dish.

This is my family’s favorite way to cook spinach. Try this easy recipe once and you’ll want to make it all of the time to pair with your dinner ideas, but it even works well with lunch and breakfast, too. Eggs and spinach are a match made in heaven!

According to Medical News Today, Spinach is one of the most protein-rich vegetables you can eat. One cup of raw spinach contains almost a full gram of protein.

Spinach is extremely healthy. It has iron, calcium, vitamin C, and vitamin A. ½ cup of cooked spinach only has approximately 35 calories.

I keep my sauteed spinach recipes simple with oil, garlic, and a little salt and pepper, but you can change it up and add other seasonings that make these greens really pop. Depending on your main course, it’s fun to experiment with what you can add to sauteed spinach with garlic!

Frozen cooked spinach lasts up to 10-12 months in the freezer. You can also use frozen spinach to make this dish. Don’t thaw the spinach – cook it directly from frozen.

Garlic Sauteed Spinach

Dinner couldn’t be simpler with Ina Garten’s Garlic Sauteed Spinach recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network. It’s an easy, go-to side dish for your table.

Prep: 0 6min0

Total: 0 10min0

Yield: 6 servings

Nutrition Facts: calories 109 calorie, Fat 6 grams, Saturated Fat 2 grams, Cholesterol 5 milligrams, Sodium 821 milligrams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fiber 5.5 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 0 grams

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds baby spinach leaves
• 2 tablespoons good olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped garlic (6 cloves)
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• Lemon
• Sea or kosher salt, optional

Instruction:

1. Rinse the spinach well in cold water to make sure it’s very clean. Spin it dry in a salad spinner, leaving just a little water clinging to the leaves.
2. In a very large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil and saute the garlic over medium heat for about 1 minute, but not until it’s browned. Add all the spinach, the salt, and pepper to the pot, toss it with the garlic and oil, cover the pot, and cook it for 2 minutes. Uncover the pot, turn the heat on high, and cook the spinach for another minute, stirring with a wooden spoon, until all the spinach is wilted. Using a slotted spoon, lift the spinach to a serving bowl and top with the butter, a squeeze of lemon, and a sprinkling of sea or kosher salt. Serve hot.

Sautèed Spinach

Learn How to Sautè Spinach in olive oil and garlic with simple seasonings for the most delicious, versatile side dish recipe. It’s easy to do and pairs well with all kinds of dishes! Garlic sauteed spinach is ready in 10 minutes or less.

Total: 10min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 117 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Sodium 46 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 8 oz. fresh spinach
• 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
• 3 Tbsp. olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Instruction:

1. Add 3 Tbsp. olive oil to a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Once hot, add 1 Tbsp. minced garlic and cook for a few minutes until fragrant.
3. Toss 8 oz. fresh spinach into the pan with the garlic.
4. Cook until dark green and wilted, about 5 minutes. Top with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Top with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve and enjoy!

Easy Sautéed Spinach

This quick and easy spinach recipe is a delicious low calorie side dish with an extra kick of flavor from garlic, and is ready in 15 minutes!

Prep: 5min

Total: 15min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 81 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 237 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 1 g, unSaturated Fat 5 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. fresh baby spinach
• 1 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt ((or more to taste))
• 2 teaspoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ((optional))

Instruction:

1. Heat oil in large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion and sauté 2-3 minutes until onion starts to turn translucent.
3. Add garlic and stir a minute longer until garlic is aromatic but not brown.
4. Add spinach, salt, and pepper and stir to coat spinach in oil. Continue stirring every 30 seconds until spinach is wilted (about 4-5 mins). Do not continue cooking once spinach is done wilting. Immediately remove from heat.
5. Add lemon juice and red pepper flakes (if desired) and stir. Adjust salt level if needed. Transfer to a serving dish with a slotted spoon to drain out the juices.

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