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Garlicky Sautéed Spinach: Quick & Healthy Side! - sauteed spinach - Sautéed spinach: stir-fry this bright, garlicky side dish in under 5 minutes. A healthy and

Garlicky Sautéed Spinach: Quick & Healthy Side!

Sautéed spinach: stir-fry this bright, garlicky side dish in under 5 minutes. A healthy and flavorful addition to any meal, brightening your plate.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 45
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 to 3 small garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
  • 5 ounces fresh baby spinach
  • fine sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper
  • lemon wedge (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Method
 

  1. Sauté the garlic. Heat olive oil in a medium sauté pan over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and cook for 1
  2. Wilt the spinach. Add spinach to the pan and toss continuously with tongs until wilted, about 1
  3. Season and serve. Season with salt and pepper to taste. (I just use a generous pinch of each.) Feel free to add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, too, if you
  4. Serve immediately and enjoy your meal!

Notes

- Don't overcrowd the pan: If you're making a larger batch, wilt the spinach in two separate additions to ensure it cooks evenly and quickly.
- Timing is everything: Spinach cooks down very fast. Watch it closely and remove from heat as soon as it's fully wilted to prevent it from becoming mushy.
- Lemon brightens: A squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the very end truly improves the flavors, adding a necessary zest and acidity. For best results, use fresh lemon.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.