4.5 from 6 votes
Microwave Spinach
When you Microwave Spinach, you get a tasty, nutritious side dish in minutes!
Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
4 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
44 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 10 ounces spinach fresh
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 lemon
Instructions
- Rinse the fresh spinach thoroughly under cold water.
- In a microwave-safe dish, combine the washed spinach (do not dry it), minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss well to coat the spinach evenly.
- Cover the dish with a microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 3 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted and hot.
- Drain any excess liquid. Squeeze lemon juice over it, and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
44kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
57mg
(2%)
Potassium
439mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
6652IU
(133%)
Vitamin C
35mg
(39%)
Calcium
80mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 44
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 44kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 439mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 6652IU | 133% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.