Super Spinach Side

Brighten up your next meal with this quick and flavorful Super Spinach Side! Packed with the vibrant goodness of fresh baby spinach, this dish comes alive with the perfect balance of zesty lemon juice, aromatic garlic, and a gentle kick of red chili flakes. Toasted pine nuts add a delightful crunch that elevates this side dish to gourmet levels. Ready in just 10 minutes, this low-calorie, nutrient-rich recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or as a show-stealing accompaniment to roasted meats, grilled fish, or pasta. Serve it fresh out of the skillet for a warm, irresistible boost of greens that’s as healthy as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 87/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

300 grams fresh baby spinach
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pieces garlic cloves
1 tablespoon lemon juice
0.5 teaspoons red chili flakes
0.5 teaspoons salt
0.25 teaspoons black pepper
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

Directions

Step 1

Wash the fresh baby spinach thoroughly and allow it to drain completely.

Step 2

Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Once the oil is warm, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until it becomes fragrant. Be careful not to burn it.

Step 5

Add the spinach to the skillet in batches, stirring frequently, so it wilts evenly. Continue until all the spinach is added and wilted, about 3 minutes.

Step 6

Season the spinach with salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes, stirring well to combine.

Step 7

Drizzle the lemon juice over the spinach and toss gently to incorporate.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts for added crunch and flavor.

Step 9

Transfer the spinach to a serving dish and serve immediately.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(315.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	74.8

Total Fat 1.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 240.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 12.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.2g	0%
Total Sugars 1.4g
Protein 9.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 301.4mg	0%
Iron 8.1mg	0%
Potassium 1691.2mg	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: 10.4%

Protein: 38.1%

Carbs: 51.5%