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Sautéed Spinach Recipe
In under 10 minutes you can have this easy Sautéed Spinach recipe ready and on your dinner table! Quickly transform fresh baby spinach into a side dish masterpiece with minced garlic, caramelized onions, and a burst of lemon juice.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 51 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. oil olive or avocado
- ¼ cup onion finely chopped
- 1-2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 8 oz. baby spinach leaves divided
- ¼ tsp. salt to taste
- ⅛ tsp. black pepper to taste
- lemon juice optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Spinach: Remove stems from spinach leaves and discard, if desired.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add oil and onion to a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until the onion turns translucent. Add garlic and continue sauteing for an additional minute.
- Sauté Spinach in Batches: Stir in half of the spinach leaves and sauté for 2 minutes, or until it begins to wilt. Stir in the rest of the spinach, salt, and pepper and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve spinach immediately with a squeeze of lemon juice and enjoy!
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Notes
- To Prep-Ahead: You can make sautéed spinach in advance, but it tastes best when served immediately after cooking.
- To Store: Keep cooked spinach in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To Freeze: Seal in a freezer-safe airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Add to soups, stews, or dips!
- To Reheat: Return to a skillet over medium-low heat, or microwave stirring occasionally until heated through.
Nutrition Information
Calories
51kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
165mg
(7%)
Potassium
336mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
5318IU
(106%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
61mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 51
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 51kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 165mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 336mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 5318IU | 106% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.