Sautéed Spinach with Garlic
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4.7
Sautéed Spinach with Garlic
Description
"Sautéed Spinach with Garlic" uses baby spinach and plenty of garlic slivers cooked in olive oil. Starting the garlic in a cold skillet and heating gently allows the slices to caramelize lightly without burning, which lends a mellow, aromatic flavor to the oil. As the spinach is added and cooked just until it wilts, it absorbs this garlic-infused oil while maintaining its tender texture and vibrant color. The addition of kosher salt and black pepper seasons the greens cleanly. Finally, a splash of lemon juice or vinegar brightens the dish just before serving.
This preparation works well as a quick side to complement many main courses without overpowering other flavors. The tender sweetness of the caramelized garlic together with the fresh spinach creates a simple but flavorful vegetable dish. It can be served immediately for best texture and warmth.
The notes suggest carefully watching the garlic to avoid browning it, which would cause bitterness. Using a slotted skimmer to remove the garlic while reserving the oil allows reintegrating the softened garlic slices later, enhancing both flavor and texture. Adding lemon juice or vinegar is optional but recommended to add a mild acidity that balances the richness of the oil and garlic.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic , sliced into thin slivers
- 1 pound baby spinach leaves
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional, fresh, or vinegar
Instructions
- Add the olive oil and slivered garlic slices to a cold, large skillet and bring to medium heat. Cook until the garlic is fragrant and begins to caramelize, but watch it closely so it doesn't brown or it will become bitter. Quickly remove the garlic from the oil with a mesh skimmer and reserve the oil in the skillet.
- Add the spinach in heaping batches, tossing in the oil as it reduces. Season with the kosher salt and freshly ground pepper and cook just until it wilts.
- Add the garlic back to the spinach, toss, and drizzle with the lemon juice or vinegar and taste for seasoning. Serve hot.
Notes
- Start cooking the garlic in cold olive oil to slowly release flavor and create tender caramelized slices without burning.
- Remove garlic slices once caramelized to prevent bitterness, then add them back after the spinach wilts for texture and flavor.
- Use lemon juice or vinegar to add bright acidity, adjusting seasoning to taste before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 98 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 98kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 672mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 656mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 10635IU | 213% |
| Vitamin C | 35.2mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 123mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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