Sautéed Spinach
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Sautéed Spinach
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This Sautéed Spinach recipe features fresh spinach cooked briefly with garlic and olive oil until just wilted, preserving its vibrant color and tender texture. A pinch of sea salt enhances the greens, while a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and freshly ground black pepper add brightness and gentle spice. Its simplicity highlights the natural flavor of spinach and makes a quick, nutritious side dish.
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The Sautéed Spinach recipe uses just a few ingredients: fresh spinach, garlic, olive oil, sea salt, lemon, and black pepper. The garlic is sautéed quickly in olive oil to release its aroma without browning, then the spinach is added and cooked for only a short time to maintain its soft, tender texture and vivid green color. Salt is added to draw out moisture and intensify the flavor.
Lemon juice squeezes over the finished spinach provide a subtle acidity that balances the slight bitterness of the greens, while freshly ground black pepper adds mild warmth. This preparation makes a versatile side that pairs well with fish, poultry, or grilled meats and complements a wide range of meals.
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Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic chopped, clove
- 5 ounces spinach
- ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
- lemon for squeezing, wedge
- black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant but not at all browned. Add the spinach and salt and cook, tossing, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the spinach is just wilted.
- Remove from the heat and season to taste with lemon juice and freshly ground black pepper.
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