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bowl of cooked spinach with minced garlic, olive oil and garlic cloves in the background

EASY SAUTEED SPINACH AND GARLIC

Sauteed Spinach could not be any simpler to make! With only 3 ingredients, this quick and easy side dish comes together in just a few minutes from start to finish and is as healthy as it gets.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Fresh Spinach*
  • 3 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until the garlic is fragrant, about a minute.
    minced garlic sautéeing in a wok with oil
  • Add the spinach to the pan, using your hands or a spatula to pack it down if needed.
    raw baby spinach in a wok
  • Cook it for a few seconds then use tongs or a spatula to turn the spinach over and coat it in the oil and garlic and cook some more.
    baby spinach and minced garlic cooking in a wok
  • Keep stirring/turning the spinach in the pan until most of the leaves are bright green and wilted. Season with desired amount of salt and pepper then remove from the heat immediately.
    minced garlic and sauteed spinach in a wok

Notes

I used baby spinach in this recipe, however, the fresh mature bunches will work just as well. Just be sure to trim or tear off any large, thick stems and wash/dry the leaves before beginning.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 1284mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 21267IU | Vitamin C: 65mg | Calcium: 233mg | Iron: 6mg
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