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Garlic Sautéed Spinach

A super quick side that's good for you and tastes fabulous. It always amazes me how much spinach wilts - so this is a great way to consume ALOT of good nutrition with just a few bites! A terrific side for meaty mains. Try a classic steakhouse dinner with Prime Rib or steak, Paris Mash and this Sautéed Spinach!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
9 mins
Servings: 2 - 3 people
Calories: 100 kcal
Course: Side Dish

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches spinach (Note 1)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

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  1. Trim the stem from the leaves, then wash the leaves very well (spinach often holds a lot of dirt).
  2. Shake off excess water but do not dry (water droplets helps steam-cook the spinach).
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and cook for 20 seconds until it becomes light golden and smells amazing.
  4. Add spinach, then use tongs or 2 wooden spoons to toss until the spinach wilts - about 2 minutes. I like mine just wilted.
  5. Remove from heat immediately and sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss once more.
  6. Transfer to serving platter and serve.

Notes

  • Spinach is sold here in Australia in bunches. Once the leaves are cut from the stem, the leaves for each bunch amount to about 3 to 4 big handfuls. So use around 8 handfuls of spinach - it wilts by about 80% once sautéed.
  • Recipe will also work with baby spinach but you will need even more because it's more delicate so it wilts even more.
  • I also use this recipe for: Chopped kale, silverbeet / Swiss chard and Asian greens.
  • Scaling recipe (click on servings and slide) - best to cook spinach in batches OR use a very large wok! 

Nutrition Information

Calories 100cal (5%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 409mg (17%) Potassium 837mg (24%) Fiber 3g (12%) Vitamin A 14065IU (281%) Vitamin C 43.1mg (48%) Calcium 154mg (15%) Iron 4.1mg (23%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2- 3 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 100

% Daily Value*

Calories 100cal 5%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 409mg 17%
Potassium 837mg 18%
Fiber 3g 12%
Vitamin A 14065IU 281%
Vitamin C 43.1mg 48%
Calcium 154mg 15%
Iron 4.1mg 23%

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