Garlic Sauteed Spinach
A quick and healthy dish made with fresh spinach and garlic, perfect as a side or a light meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh spinach, washed and trimmed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly golden, being careful not to burn it.
- Add the fresh spinach to the skillet, tossing it with the garlic and oil.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is wilted and tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. If desired, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the spinach for added brightness.
- For a little heat, sprinkle red pepper flakes on top before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg