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Parmesan Spinach Side Dish
This Spinach with Butter and Parmesan is a simple, yet delicious side dish recipe that only takes 4 ingredients and 5 minutes to make!
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 265 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter salted is best
- 3 cloves garlic smashed with the flat side of a knife
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lb baby spinach OR fresh spinach washed and large stems trimmed
- 1-2 ounces good quality parmesan cheese such as Grana Padano or Parmigiano Reggiano, grated
Notes
- It's best when just barely wilted. It cooks incredibly quickly—usually in less than 2 minutes—so keep a close eye on it. Overcooked spinach turns dark, mushy, and bitter.
- Make sure to remove the pan from the heat before adding the final sprinkle of Parmesan. This prevents the cheese from melting too much and sticking to the pan.
- Because spinach is so light, it can be easily oversalted. Start with a light touch and taste before adding more salt.
- If using bunched spinach, don't discard the trimmed stems. They're perfect for juicing, making soups, or adding to green smoothies.
- Don't overcook the spinach. It's best when just barely wilted. It cooks incredibly quickly—usually in less than 2 minutes—so keep a close eye on it. Overcooked spinach turns dark, mushy, and bitter.
- Add the cheese off the heat. Make sure to remove the pan from the heat before adding the final sprinkle of Parmesan. This prevents the cheese from melting too much and sticking to the pan.
- Season carefully. Because spinach is so light, it can be easily oversalted. Start with a light touch and taste before adding more salt.
- Save those stems. If using bunched spinach, don't discard the trimmed stems. They're perfect for juicing, making soups, or adding to green smoothies.
Nutrition Information
Calories
265kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
55mg
(18%)
Sodium
542mg
(23%)
Potassium
1302mg
(37%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
21903IU
(438%)
Vitamin C
65mg
(72%)
Calcium
406mg
(41%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 265
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 265kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 542mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 1302mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 21903IU | 438% |
| Vitamin C | 65mg | 72% |
| Calcium | 406mg | 41% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.