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How to Saute Spinach

Learn How to Saute Spinach in olive oil and garlic with simple seasonings for the most delicious, versatile side dish recipe. It's easy to do and pairs well with all kinds of dishes! Garlic sauteed spinach is ready in 10 minutes or less.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword how to saute spinach, sauteed spinach, sauteed spinach recipe, spinach seasoning
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 117kcal
Author Isabel Laessig

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. fresh spinach
  • 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Add 3 Tbsp. olive oil to a skillet over medium-high heat.
    olive oil in a skillet
  • Once hot, add 1 Tbsp. minced garlic and cook for a few minutes until fragrant.
    olive oil and minced garlic in a black skillet
  • Toss 8 oz. fresh spinach into the pan with the garlic.
    spinach in a black skillet
  • Cook until dark green and wilted, about 5 minutes. Top with salt and pepper to taste.
    wilted spinach in a black skillet
  • Top with salt and pepper to taste.
    seasoning sautéed spinach with salt and pepper
  • Serve and enjoy!
    sautéed spinach in a white bowl

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Notes

  • Saute spinach for 3-5 minutes until wilted and tender. You will know it's ready when all leaves have shrunken down and are dark green.

Nutrition

Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 331mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5317IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2mg