Sauted Spinach and Garlic

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this quick and flavorful Sautéed Spinach and Garlic recipe! Bursting with fresh, nutrient-rich spinach, this dish is perfectly seasoned with golden, aromatic garlic, a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, and a hint of salt and pepper. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's the ultimate side dish for busy evenings or an easy way to add greens to any meal. A splash of optional lemon juice provides a zesty twist, balancing the earthy spinach with a tangy brightness. Serve this simple, one-pan dish alongside grilled chicken, pasta, or even as part of a Mediterranean-inspired spread. Healthy, delicious, and effortlessly elegant, this garlic-infused spinach recipe is one you'll make on repeat! Perfect for searches like "easy spinach recipes" and "healthy side dishes," it pairs speed with sensational flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 ounces fresh spinach
• 3 pieces garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 teaspoons lemon juice (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Wash the spinach thoroughly and pat dry with a kitchen towel or spin dry using a salad spinner.

Step 2

Peel the garlic cloves and thinly slice them.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Once the oil is hot, add the sliced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly golden. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

Step 5

Add the spinach to the skillet in batches if necessary, stirring frequently to help it wilt evenly.

Step 6

Season with salt and black pepper and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the spinach is fully wilted and tender.

Step 7

If desired, drizzle the spinach with lemon juice for a bright, zesty finish.

Step 8

Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(384.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	335.7

Total Fat 27.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1441.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 15.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.6g	0%
Total Sugars 0.1g
Protein 8.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 337.6mg	0%
Iron 11.1mg	0%
Potassium 48.4mg	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: 71.3%

Protein: 10.2%

Carbs: 18.4%