5-Minute Sautéed Frozen Spinach (With Garlic And Lemon)

Name: 5-Minute Sautéed Frozen Spinach (With Garlic And Lemon)
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3 cloves garlic; 10 ounces spinach; 1 lemon; salt and pepper

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Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings
4
Calories
357 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
Mediterranean

5-Minute Sautéed Frozen Spinach (With Garlic And Lemon)

Emmett Bennett

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Sautéed frozen spinach is a quick and easy side dish that you can pull together in literally 5 minutes. Simply pull out a bag of frozen spinach and throw it into a hot pan with garlic - without defrosting first! Finish with fresh tangy lemon juice, salt and pepper, and a large drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. This is so much tastier than the sum of its parts. Since it goes with almost everything, it'll soon become one of your dinner go-tos.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus extra for drizzling over at the end
3 cloves garlic peeled and sliced thinly (2-3 cloves)
10 ounces spinach weight when fresh (I buy fresh and ready washed, then throw into the freezer)
1 lemon
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Heat up the olive oil in a large frying pan or skillet on a medium-high heat.
Stir-fry the sliced garlic for around 20 to 30 seconds. It's OK if it starts to brown a little.
Pile all of the frozen spinach into the pan. Push it down with your hands if necessary.
Using two wooden spoons or some kitchen tongs, toss the spinach and garlic around in the pan until wilted. At this point it's ready, but if serving straight from the pan continue cooking for a minute or two if you like to let any excess water evaporate.
Transfer to a nice serving dish or plate (if you like). Grind over salt and pepper (to taste). Squeeze over half of the lemon. Drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil. Serve with the rest of the lemon sliced into segments for squeezing over if you like.

Notes

Type of spinach: I prefer to grab a large bag of ready-washed fresh baby spinach (or regular spinach) from the fresh salad aisle. Then I throw it in the freezer immediately when I get home. You don't have to defrost it first before tossing it into the pan - in fact it's best not to.
You may be able to find already-frozen spinach in your supermarket. This works too. I avoid the frozen spinach that is frozen in portions because you have to let it defrost first and then squeeze out most of the water. It does work but the recipe will then become less quick and easy.
The recipe will also work using fresh spinach. Wash first in a colander then proceed with recipe as written.
Storing: The cooked spinach and garlic will keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container. To use, reheat until hot either in the microwave or in a pan again.
Variations: Sprinkle over crumbled feta, chopped dill, chopped sundried tomatoes and chopped green onions (spring onions) for a fancier version.
Once the spinach is cooked, make space and crack 2 eggs into the pan for a tasty and nutritious breakfast or brunch with eggs.
Add a small thinly sliced chili or a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy version.
Serve with: Virtually anything! However, I find this sautéed frozen spinach goes perfectly on the side with any kind of meat or fish. You can also stir it through scrambled eggs or squeeze out any excess liquid and add to a quiche.
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 357kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 20g Sodium 228mg (10%) Potassium 1767mg (50%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 26608IU (532%) Vitamin C 140mg (156%) Calcium 325mg (33%) Iron 9mg (50%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 357 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	357kcal	18%
Carbohydrates	23g	8%
Protein	10g	20%
Fat	29g	45%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat	4g	24%
Monounsaturated Fat	20g	100%
Sodium	228mg	10%
Potassium	1767mg	38%
Fiber	9g	36%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	26608IU	532%
Vitamin C	140mg	156%
Calcium	325mg	33%
Iron	9mg	50%