Sauteed Spinach: A Quick and Delicious Side Dish!
A quick and delicious side dish featuring sautéed spinach with garlic and a hint of lemon.
- 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
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
- Add the fresh spinach to the skillet, tossing it gently to coat with the garlic and oil.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted and tender.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Toss everything together and cook for an additional minute to combine the flavors.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- Fresh spinach can also be substituted with baby spinach.
- Adjust the seasoning according to taste.
- Can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg