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Balsamic Spinach and Mushrooms

An incredibly fast and easy side dish, these Balsamic Spinach and Mushrooms are a new favorite in our house that's packed full of flavor and nutrition!

Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 84 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 10 oz fresh baby spinach approx 8 cups packed
  • 8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt more to taste
  • fresh ground pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar more to taste if desired

Instructions

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  1. Heat olive oil in a large, wide saute pan or skillet on medium high heat.
  2. Add mushrooms and saute for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until mushrooms begin to soften, brown, and are cooked through. Add salt and onion powder and garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring to ensure it doesn't burn.
  3. Turn down heat to medium and add spinach and turn with tongs until wilted (add in bunches if it all doesn't fit in the pan at once) Just before it's done, drizzle on balsamic vinegar and give a final toss.
  4. Plate and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use a large, wide, heavy skillet or sauté pan – You want to make sure that you have a good pan that’ll give you enough room and retain the heat.
  • Mushrooms to use - use whatever you have!  They're all delish in this dish!
  • Turn up the heat – You need a hot pan to get that sizzle on, especially since mushrooms hold a lot of moisture that they need to release.
  • Season near the end – Adding salt will bring out more moisture so you want to add it towards the end of cooking.
  • Add the garlic near the end, too – With the high heat that’s needed, this will help avoid it from burning.

Nutrition Information

Serving 4g Calories 84kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 206mg (9%) Potassium 588mg (17%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 6646IU (133%) Vitamin C 22mg (24%) Calcium 76mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 84

% Daily Value*

Serving 4g
Calories 84kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 206mg 9%
Potassium 588mg 13%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 6646IU 133%
Vitamin C 22mg 24%
Calcium 76mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.