Description
Sautéed Baby Spinach brings fresh green goodness right to your plate with barely any effort. Grab some butter, garlic, and tender spinach leaves for a quick side dish that adds instant nutrition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 10 ounces fresh baby spinach
Aromatics:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasonings:
- Salt to taste
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil into a large skillet, heating it over medium heat for 45 seconds until the surface shimmers slightly.
- Drop 3 minced garlic cloves into the heated oil, stirring constantly for 60 seconds until they release a fragrant aroma without browning.
- Gradually add 10 ounces of fresh baby spinach in 2-3 handfuls, gently folding the leaves into the hot oil so they wilt evenly and reduce in volume.
- Continue cooking the spinach for 2 minutes, using tongs to softly toss and ensure each leaf gets direct contact with the skillet’s surface.
- Sprinkle kosher salt and cracked black pepper across the wilted spinach, tasting and adjusting seasoning to your preference.
- If desired, dust 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese over the spinach, quickly stirring to distribute the cheese.
- Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the sautéed spinach immediately to a serving plate, maintaining its vibrant green color and tender texture.
Notes
- Add garlic just before spinach to prevent burning and maintain its delicate flavor.
- Fresh baby spinach wilts quickly, so watch carefully to avoid overcooking and maintain bright green color.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the spinach right before serving to enhance its fresh taste and add brightness.
- For a dairy-free version, skip the Parmesan and sprinkle with nutritional yeast or toasted pine nuts for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 135 kcal
- Sugar: 0.4 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 7 mg