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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
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 88 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- ½ large onion thinly slices
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 8 ounces baby spinach
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds optional for garnish
Instructions
- 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.
- Add in garlic & cook for a few more seconds, or until fragrant.
- 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.
- 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.
- Turn off heat, drizzle in sesame oil, & mix well.
- Garnish with sesame seeds, if you’re feeling fancy, & enjoy!
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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
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
595mg
(25%)
Potassium
727mg
(21%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
10635IU
(213%)
Vitamin C
36mg
(40%)
Calcium
144mg
(14%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
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.