This Garlic Sautéed Spinach has become one of my favorite side dishes and it’s so incredibly easy! Whether it’s paired with chicken, salmon or steaks — it’s sure to compliment your meal.
If there’s one part of dinner that I love, it’s side dishes. Mashed potatoes, corn, coleslaw, green beans, etc. When I first got married, my parents were out for a visit and mom suggested that we sauté some spinach. It sounded delicious, but I didn’t have a clue where to start.
Simple Garlic Sautéed Spinach
Fortunately, mom to the rescue. She showed me how simple this recipe was — and it’s become a regular dish in our house. Most of the ingredients you probably already have in your refrigerator and pantry too.
Garlic Sauteed Spinach
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds baby spinach leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 6 cloves
- Lemon Juice optional
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
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Rinse the spinach.
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In a very large pan, heat the olive oil and saute the garlic over medium heat for about 1 minute, but not until it's browned.
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Add the spinach, toss it with the garlic and oil.
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Cover the pot, and cook for 2 minutes. Uncover the pot, turn the heat on high, and cook the spinach for another minute, stirring with a wooden spoon, until all the spinach is wilted.
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Using a slotted spoon, lift the spinach to a serving bowl. Add a splash of lemon juice, optional.
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Serve hot. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
This sauteed spinach dish is perfect to season to your liking too. Add more garlic, season with salt and pepper, add a spritz of lemon and more! A healthy dish packed with flavor that you can enjoy seconds guilt free.
Do you have a favorite side dish? Share them with me in the comments. Here’s to healthy side dishes!
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~amy~ says
08/25/2014 at 6:44 amThis sounds delish, thanks for sharing!
Kelly Rowe says
08/25/2014 at 9:27 amThis spinach is delish for sure! Hope you give it a try! 🙂 xo.
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
08/25/2014 at 5:17 pmSo simple and tasty, what a great side dish!
Kelly Rowe says
08/27/2014 at 7:43 pmThanks Brenda! You’ll have to give it a try….you’ll love it. HUGS!
Liz says
08/25/2014 at 8:32 pmNice dish. Thank you Kelly.
Kelly Rowe says
08/27/2014 at 7:44 pmThanks Liz! Appreciate it. Hope you’ll give it a try. xo.
Ace says
08/25/2014 at 11:35 pmSimple and tasty! Nothing can beat that.
Kelly Rowe says
08/27/2014 at 7:45 pmThanks Ace. Hope you’ll give it a try. Trust you’re having a great week. 🙂
Jen @beautyandbedlam.com says
08/26/2014 at 6:56 amThat looks amazing!
Kelly Rowe says
08/27/2014 at 7:46 pmThanks Jen! It’s as good as it looks. 🙂 Hope you’ll give it a try. HUGS!
Lana@NeverEnoughThyme says
08/27/2014 at 9:03 amIf it’s a leafy green vegetable I love it and this is one of my absolute favorites! So delicious!
Kelly Rowe says
08/27/2014 at 7:47 pmGreen vegetables are definitely a favorite of mind too. 🙂 YUMMY! Hope you’re having a great week. xo.
Susan says
09/03/2014 at 1:41 pmI love spinach prepared this way!
Big Texas Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
Kelly Rowe says
09/03/2014 at 7:53 pmThanks so much Susan! ..and Bentley. 🙂 Have a great night! HUGS!