10-Minute Sautéed Spinach with Garlic Recipe
A quick and healthy 10-minute sautéed spinach dish flavored with garlic, finished with a fresh squeeze of lemon juice. This simple recipe is perfect as a nutritious side or a light snack, highlighting tender, vibrant spinach and aromatic garlic with a touch of ghee or olive oil.
- Author: rami
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Low Fat
Main Ingredients
- 2 large bunches of spinach or a 10 ounce box of baby spinach
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons ghee or olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- About 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Prepare Spinach: If using bunched spinach that is not pre-washed, wash it thoroughly to remove any dirt or grit. It’s fine if the spinach leaves remain a bit wet before cooking, as moisture helps in the sautéing process.
- Heat Oil and Garlic: Warm the ghee or olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped garlic and sauté for about one minute, taking care not to brown it to avoid bitterness.
- Add Spinach: Toss the spinach into the pan and stir continuously for about one to two minutes until the spinach is just wilted but still vibrant and tender.
- Season: Sprinkle salt according to your taste preferences and toss to combine evenly.
- Finish with Lemon Juice: Remove the pan from heat, drizzle about a teaspoon of fresh lemon juice over the spinach, and stir gently to mix. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors.
Notes
- Use baby spinach for quicker cooking and a tender texture.
- Ghee imparts a richer flavor while olive oil keeps it lighter.
- Do not overcook spinach to preserve nutrients and bright color.
- Adjust garlic quantity according to your flavor preference.
- Lemon juice enhances the taste and adds a refreshing tang.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup cooked spinach
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
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