Sauteed Spinach with Garlic

Name: Sauteed Spinach with Garlic
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 10 oz fresh baby spinach; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/2 tsp salt

Fresh spinach wilted quickly in olive oil with garlic and a squeeze of lemon. A fast, nutritious side ready in minutes.

10 minEasyServes 470 cal/serving

ItalianSideStovetopVegetarianVeganMediterraneanLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

10 oz fresh baby spinach
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2

Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
3

Add 10 oz fresh baby spinach in large handfuls, tossing with tongs as each handful wilts to make room for more.
4

Cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes until all the spinach is wilted but still bright green.
5

Remove from heat and drizzle with 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice. Season with 1/2 tsp salt, toss, and serve immediately.

Questions

How long does Sauteed Spinach with Garlic keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Sauteed Spinach with Garlic?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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