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Close-up of vibrant sautéed spinach topped with toasted garlic slices, a perfect example of 20-Ingredient Veggie Sides Recipes.

Simple Sautéed Spinach with Garlic

This recipe uses minimal ingredients to create a quick and flavorful vegetable side dish. It is suitable for busy home cooks who want nutritious meals with little effort.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 68
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 2 bags fresh spinach (10 ounce each)
  • 1/2 medium lemon, juiced
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt or to taste

Equipment

  • Pot

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a pot over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and cook, stirring until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add spinach a few handfuls at a time. Stir until wilted before adding more spinach.
  4. Stir in lemon juice and season with garlic salt.

Nutrition

Calories: 68kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 5gFat: 4g

Notes

This simple preparation method allows the fresh flavor of the spinach and garlic to come through. You can substitute olive oil for butter if you prefer.

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