How to Make Spinach Sautéed in Garlic and Oil
This “recipe” is so simple, but it’s an easy, healthful and tasty way to cook fresh spinach. Vegetables of any kind—cauliflower, broccoli, peppers, potatoes and/or green beans—can be blanched until just tender, and prepared the same way.
5 min prep time
5 min cook time
4servings
About 1/2 cup
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
- Heat the oil over high heat in a very large skillet until very hot. Add the spinach (you may need to work in batches) and cook, stirring, for about 1-2 minutes; the spinach should turn bright green and wilt slightly. Add the garlic and red chile flakes and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the garlic begins to release its aroma, approximately 30 seconds.
- Remove the spinach from the heat, and season with salt and pepper. Toss well to combine, and serve with lemon on the side (for squeezing juice over the spinach).
Nutrition facts
4 Servings
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Serving Size
About 1/2 cup
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Amount per serving
Calories
130
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
8g
10%-
Saturated Fat
1g
5%
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Saturated Fat
-
Cholesterol
0mg
0% -
Sodium
250mg
11% -
Total Carbohydrate
11g
4%-
Dietary Fiber
6g
21% -
Total Sugars
1g
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Dietary Fiber
-
Protein
8g
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Potassium
1450mg
31%
Ingredients
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tbsp
spinach (trimmed, well washed and dried)
2 1/4 lbs
garlic (minced)
3 clove
crushed red chile flakes
1 pinch
Kosher Salt
1/8 tsp
freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp
lemon (halved)
1