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Sauteed Spinach with Garlic and Onions
5 from 3 votes

Sauteed Spinach with Garlic and Onions

Make the EASIEST last-minute side dish that pairs with everything in under 15 minutes! This easy Sauteed Spinach with Garlic and Onions is the lazy vibe side dish for busy weeknights, quick meal preps, and days you straight up, don't feel like cooking!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 88 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • ½ onion thinly slices, large
  • 5 garlic minced, cloves
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 8 ounces baby spinach
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoons sesame seeds optional for garnish, toasted

Instructions

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  1. Heat a large pan or skillet on medium heat then add about a tablespoon of oil. Add the onions & cook for 3-5 minutes, or until they begin to caramelize.
  2. Add in garlic & cook for a few more seconds, or until fragrant.
  3. Increase the heat to medium-high, then once hot, pour the soy sauce along the edges of the pan to create a char & mix well.
  4. Quickly add the spinach & once about half of the spinach is wilted, sprinkle in the sugar & cook until all of the spinach is tender & wilted.
  5. Turn off heat, drizzle in sesame oil, & mix well.
  6. Garnish with sesame seeds, if you’re feeling fancy, & enjoy!

Notes

  • Baby Spinach: Using baby spinach creates super tender greens without having to trim the stems. When cooking the spinach, watch them closely while cooking since it won't take long to finish. As soon as it's wilted and vibrantly green, remove & drain it quickly.
  • Soy Sauce: Regular soy sauce (not low-sodium/light soy sauce) for the saltiness to season the dish.
  • Sesame Oil: A little goes a long way for a subtle nuttiness that creates a depth of flavor to the spinach.

Nutrition Information

Serving 50g Calories 88kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 595mg (25%) Potassium 727mg (15%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 10635IU (213%) Vitamin C 36mg (40%) Calcium 144mg (14%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 88

% Daily Value*

Serving 50g
Calories 88kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 595mg 25%
Potassium 727mg 15%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 10635IU 213%
Vitamin C 36mg 40%
Calcium 144mg 14%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.