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Warm Artichoke and Spinach Salad

Tender artichoke hearts sautéed with garlic and lemon, tossed with wilted baby spinach and finished with grated Parmesan.

20 minEasyServes 4190 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 14 oz can canned artichoke hearts, halved
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 6 cups baby spinach
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add 14 oz can halved canned artichoke hearts and 1/2 tsp salt, sautéing for 4 minutes until warm and lightly browned.

  4. 4

    Remove skillet from heat, then gently fold in 6 cups baby spinach and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice until spinach wilts slightly.

  5. 5

    Transfer to a serving dish and top with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

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Questions

Why fold instead of stir in Warm Artichoke and Spinach Salad?

Step 4 reads: "Remove skillet from heat, then gently fold in 6 cups baby spinach and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice until spinach wilts slightly." Folding keeps the air you just beat in. Stirring at step 4 would knock it out and the result would come out dense.

How hot is Warm Artichoke and Spinach Salad?

Moderately. The heat in Warm Artichoke and Spinach Salad comes from 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes. For a milder plate, halve the red pepper flakes; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Can I make Warm Artichoke and Spinach Salad dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Warm Artichoke and Spinach Salad is 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Warm Artichoke and Spinach Salad keto-friendly?

A serving of Warm Artichoke and Spinach Salad carries 10 g of carbohydrate, 4 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 50 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 10 percent.

How many carbs are in Warm Artichoke and Spinach Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 10 g of carbohydrate in about 190 calories, with 6 g protein and 15 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 480 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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