Description
A quick, healthy, and flavor-packed sautéed spinach dish bursting with garlic. Ready in under 15 minutes, perfect as a side or wrap filling.
Ingredients
16 oz baby spinach, washed and dried
6 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt to taste
Crushed red pepper (optional)
Half lemon, for finishing (optional)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add spinach and toss gently to coat in the garlic oil.
Cook for 6–8 minutes until wilted but still green.
Season with salt and optional red pepper flakes.
Serve with a fresh squeeze of lemon.
Notes
Do not overcook; remove from heat once spinach wilts.
Use wooden or silicone spatula to avoid tearing leaves.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Calories: 60
- Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: garlic spinach, sautéed spinach recipe, quick spinach side dish