Real Simple's Lemon Spinach

Brighten up your table with Real Simple's Lemon Spinach, a quick and healthy side dish bursting with vibrant flavors. This recipe brings together tender wilted spinach, sautéed in olive oil with fragrant garlic, and a zesty touch of fresh lemon juice and zest for a refreshing citrus kick. With just a hint of heat from optional red pepper flakes, it’s versatile enough to pair with any main course. Ready in under 10 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights, offering a nutrient-packed, low-carb option that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Serve it warm and let its fresh, tangy notes elevate your next meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

8 cups fresh spinach
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and thoroughly dry the fresh spinach leaves.

Step 2

Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.

Step 5

Add the spinach to the skillet, a handful at a time, stirring constantly until it wilts slightly. Repeat until all the spinach is in the pan.

Step 6

Cook the spinach for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it has wilted completely and any excess liquid has evaporated.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.

Step 8

Transfer the spinach to a serving dish immediately and serve warm as a side dish.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(312.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	333.1

Total Fat 28.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1365.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 14.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.7g	0%
Total Sugars 0.9g
Protein 6.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 251.6mg	0%
Iron 8.1mg	0%
Potassium 82.1mg	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: 75.4%

Protein: 7.7%

Carbs: 16.9%