Quick and Easy Sautéed Spinach
A simple and flavorful sautéed spinach recipe that transforms fresh greens into a delicious side dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 10–12 ounces fresh spinach
- 2–3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly.
- Toss in the fresh spinach and stir frequently for 2-3 minutes until wilted and bright green.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
Best served fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Add lemon juice or nutmeg for a flavor boost!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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