Easy Restaurant-Style Sautéed Spinach
A quick and flavorful side dish that elevates any meal using fresh spinach, garlic, and olive oil.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the spinach: Rinse thoroughly under cold water, shaking off excess water.
- Heat the oil: In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- Sauté the garlic: Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the spinach gradually, allowing it to wilt without overcrowding the pan.
- Toss and season: Gently toss the spinach, adding salt and black pepper to taste.
- Finish with lemon juice if desired, then remove from heat once wilted (about 3-4 minutes).
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
Serve with a drizzle of olive oil, grated Parmesan, or toasted pine nuts for an extra touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sautéed spinach, quick side dish, healthy vegetables