Olivia's Garlic Spinach Saut

Elevate your weeknight meals with Olivia's Garlic Spinach Sauté, a vibrant and flavorful side dish that's ready in just 12 minutes. This recipe pairs tender baby spinach with golden, fragrant garlic, a touch of zesty lemon, and a hint of spice from crushed red pepper flakes for a perfectly balanced bite. Cooked in heart-healthy olive oil, this dish is as nutritious as it is delicious, making it an ideal accompaniment to grilled proteins, pasta, or rice. Whether you're seeking a quick veggie fix or a crowd-pleasing complement to your main course, this garlic-infused spinach sauté is sure to impress. Perfect for busy cooks and spinach lovers alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:7 mins

Total Time:12 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic cloves
10 ounces baby spinach
1 teaspoon lemon zest
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.

Step 2

Peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves. Once the oil is hot, add the sliced garlic to the skillet.

Step 3

Cook the garlic for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until it is fragrant and begins to turn golden. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

Step 4

Add the baby spinach to the skillet. Stir gently to coat the spinach in the garlic and oil.

Step 5

Cook the spinach for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it has wilted down completely.

Step 6

Sprinkle the wilted spinach with lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove from heat and serve immediately as a side dish or a topping for rice, pasta, or protein.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(329.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	342.1

Total Fat 28.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1398.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 15.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.8g	0%
Total Sugars 0.0g
Protein 7.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 294.5mg	0%
Iron 9.6mg	0%
Potassium 64.2mg	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: 73.4%

Protein: 8.9%

Carbs: 17.7%