Healthy Side Dish Recipes Healthy Vegetable Side Dish Recipes Healthy Greens Side Dish Recipes Healthy Spinach Side Dish Recipes Balsamic-Parmesan Sautéed Spinach 5.0 (2) 2 Reviews Tender spinach with a hint of garlic, Parmesan cheese and sweet balsamic vinegar makes a quick and flavorful side dish. The sturdy leaves of mature spinach hold up best during cooking. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 1, 2020 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 5 Yield: 5 servings Nutrition Profile: Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low Carbohydrate Low Sodium Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound fresh spinach ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 4 teaspoons good-quality balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze Directions Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add spinach, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Cook, stirring, until just wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan. Drizzle with vinegar (or glaze) and serve immediately. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 84 Calories 6g Fat 5g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 5 Serving Size 1/2 cup Calories 84 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 5g 2% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Total Sugars 1g Protein 3g 7% Total Fat 6g 8% Saturated Fat 1g 6% Cholesterol 2mg 1% Vitamin A 8527IU 171% Vitamin C 26mg 29% Folate 176mcg 44% Sodium 225mg 10% Calcium 112mg 9% Iron 3mg 14% Magnesium 74mg 18% Potassium 523mg 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved