Sautéed Spinach
This sautéed spinach recipe is a quick and easy side dish made with fresh spinach, garlic, butter, and olive oil. The spinach cooks in minutes until tender and flavorful, making it a simple side for chicken, steak, fish, or weeknight dinners.
Servings: 4
Calories: 84kcal
Ingredients
- 10 oz spinach leaves
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil or avocado oil
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- ⅛ tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- ¼ tsp Natural Ancient Sea Salt or more to taste
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper or more to taste
- 1 Lemon optional, cut into wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, over medium-low to medium heat, add the butter, extra virgin olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté for 2 – 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the spinach and season it with salt and black pepper.
- Toss the spinach for about 3- 5 minutes until the spinach is cooked and completely wilted.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste, including adding red pepper flakes and serve hot with lemon wedges or simply squeeze the lemon over the top
Nutrition
Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 226mg | Potassium: 446mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 6759IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 2mg
