5 from 3 votes
Steamed Spinach
Get your daily dose of vibrant greens in less than ten minutes!
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
7 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
78 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound spinach thoroughly washed, fresh
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
Instructions
- Place the cleaned spinach leaves in a steaming basket over a pot of boiling water.
- Cover the pot with a lid and steam the spinach for about 5 minutes until just wilted.
- Transfer the steamed spinach to a bowl. Press to remove excess water, then season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Drizzle with melted butter and lemon juice before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
78kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
236mg
(10%)
Potassium
642mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
10809IU
(216%)
Vitamin C
33mg
(37%)
Calcium
115mg
(12%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 78
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 78kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 236mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 642mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 10809IU | 216% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 115mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.