Sauteed Spinach with Toasted Sesame Oil

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From EatingWell:  April/May 2005, EatingWell Serves Two

A delicious and quick spinach saute is a nice addition to any meal.

2 servings | Active Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons minced ginger
• 1 10-ounce bag fresh spinach, (see Ingredient note), tough stems removed
• 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce

Preparation

1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sesame seeds, garlic and ginger; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add spinach and cook, stirring, until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vinegar and soy sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Per serving : 102 Calories; 7 g Fat; 1 g Sat; 3 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 7 g Carbohydrates; 5 g Protein; 4 g Fiber; 195 mg Sodium; 732 mg Potassium

1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 1/2 vegetable, 1 1/2 fat

Tips & Notes

• Ingredient Note: The sturdier texture of mature spinach stands up better to sauteing than baby spinach and it's a more economical choice. We prefer to serve baby spinach raw.