Name: Simple Sautéed Spinach
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 20 ounces fresh spinach, (see Note); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Simple Sautéed Spinach

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Sautéed spinach (or any greens) with garlic and a squeeze of lemon (or vinegar) is a simple formula that lets spinach shine and will never go out of favor.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on September 18, 2019

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings, about 1/2 cup each

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Gluten-Free Healthy Immunity Healthy Pregnancy Heart Healthy Low Added Sugars Low Carbohydrate Low Sodium Low-Calorie Vegan Vegetarian

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
20 ounces fresh spinach, (see Note)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper

Directions

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until beginning to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add spinach and toss to coat. Cover and cook until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add lemon juice, salt and crushed red pepper. Toss to coat and serve immediately.

Tips

Note: Baby spinach is immature or young spinach--it's harvested earlier than large-leaved mature spinach. We like the sturdy texture of mature spinach in cooked dishes and serve tender, mild-flavored baby spinach raw or lightly wilted. Baby and mature spinach can be used interchangeably in these recipes (yields may vary slightly); be sure to remove the tough stems from mature spinach before using.

Weights & Measures
10 ounces trimmed mature spinach=about 10 cups raw
10 ounces baby spinach=about 8 cups raw

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

65	Calories
5g	Fat
4g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size about 1/2 cup
Calories 65
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 4g	1%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 3g	5%
Total Fat 5g	7%
Saturated Fat 1g	4%
Vitamin A 8893IU	178%
Vitamin C 28mg	31%
Folate 184mcg	46%
Sodium 172mg	7%
Calcium 94mg	7%
Iron 3mg	14%
Magnesium 75mg	18%
Potassium 532mg	11%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.