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5-Minute Sautéed Spinach with Garlic and Lemon
Sautéed spinach with garlic and lemon is the best way to use up almost wilted spinach, or any other greens!
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 72 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or butter
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1/2 of a lemon)
- 5 oz. baby spinach (or other baby greens) (about 3 cups packed)
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil (1 tablespoon) over medium-high heat in a large skillet (preferably non-stick).
- Add the minced clove of garlic; sauté for one minute or until fragrant.
- Add the lemon juice and the spinach. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until greens are wilted (but not browned).
- Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- This recipe works well with almost any baby green, such as arugula, or a spring mix. If you use mature greens, such as mature spinach, kale, or collards, it may take longer to cook.
- The provided nutrition information does not include any added sodium from seasoning to taste, any optional ingredients, and it does not take brands into account. Feel free to calculate it yourself using this calculator or by adding the recipe to Yummly.
Nutrition Information
Calories
72kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
106mg
(4%)
Potassium
395mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Vitamin A
6820IU
(136%)
Vitamin C
26.2mg
(29%)
Calcium
70mg
(7%)
Iron
1.9mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 72
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 72kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 106mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 395mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 6820IU | 136% |
| Vitamin C | 26.2mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.