California Spinach

Brighten up your table with California Spinach, a wholesome, vibrant dish that combines fresh, nutrient-packed spinach with creamy avocado, zesty lemon, and the irresistible crunch of toasted almonds. This quick and easy recipe highlights the natural flavors of seasonal produce, enhanced with a subtle garlic and olive oil sauté that takes just minutes to prepare. Perfect as a warm side dish or a light main course, California Spinach is ready in under 15 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings. Bursting with texture and citrusy freshness, this healthy, California-inspired recipe is a crowd-pleaser that’s as delightful to eat as it is to serve.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 cups fresh spinach leaves
• 1 large ripe avocado
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup sliced almonds
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and dry the fresh spinach leaves. Set them aside.

Step 2

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice the flesh into thin strips. Set aside.

Step 3

Place a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat and add the olive oil.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the spinach to the pan and toss gently until just wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 6

Season the wilted spinach with salt and black pepper, then remove it from the heat.

Step 7

In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sliced almonds until golden and fragrant, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes. Be careful not to burn them.

Step 8

Place the wilted spinach on a serving platter. Top with the sliced avocado and toasted almonds.

Step 9

Sprinkle the lemon zest evenly over the dish and drizzle the lemon juice on top.

Step 10

Serve immediately as a warm side dish or enjoy it at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(547.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1391.1

Total Fat 125.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1378.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 53.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.7g	0%
Total Sugars 6.0g
Protein 36.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 600.7mg	0%
Iron 10.7mg	0%
Potassium 2940.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 76.1%

Protein: 9.7%

Carbs: 14.2%