Name: Sautéed Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel, divided; 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced, divided; 1 pound packaged fresh baby spinach, divided; 0.25 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided; 0.125 teaspoon salt

Sautéed Spinach

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This 15-minute spinach side dish is quick, simple, and oh-so delicious. Fresh spinach is wilted in batches with lemon peel, garlic, and chicken broth. Serve this to a vegan crowd by using vegetable broth.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on July 9, 2019

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

2 cups

Nutrition Profile:

Heart Healthy Low-Calorie Low Carbohydrate Low Fat High Fiber Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free Low Sodium Nut-Free Soy-Free Healthy Immunity

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel, divided
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced, divided
1 pound packaged fresh baby spinach, divided
¼ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
⅛ teaspoon salt

Directions

Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the lemon peel and half of the garlic to skillet. Add half of the spinach, tossing quickly to combine.
When spinach starts to wilt, add half of the broth. Continue cooking and tossing until spinach is wilted. Transfer to a serving bowl; cover and keep warm. Repeat with the remaining oil, lemon peel, garlic, spinach, and broth.
Sprinkle wilted spinach with salt, tossing quickly to combine.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

50	Calories
3g	Fat
5g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1/2 cup
Calories 50
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 5g	2%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 4g	7%
Total Fat 3g	3%
Saturated Fat 0g	2%
Vitamin A 10634IU	213%
Vitamin C 34mg	37%
Folate 220mcg	55%
Sodium 198mg	9%
Calcium 116mg	9%
Iron 3mg	17%
Magnesium 90mg	21%
Potassium 640mg	14%

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.