The fresh spinach is sauteed on the stove in butter, olive oil, and jalapeno for a little bit of kick. This is a simple vegetable side dish that is packed full of flavor and more importantly nutritious.
Garlic sauteed spinach
If you love all things garlic then this sauteed spinach with garlic will be right up your alley, you will be wanting to try this fresh spinach recipe again and again. With simple everyday and easy to find ingredients this awesome-tasting sauteed green vegetable will surprise you with just how good it is. One of the great things about sauteed spinach is that it makes a brilliant side dish to so many other simple meals. I often serve mine over a bed of steamed rice or pasta or with roasted chicken, beef, or fish. If you are looking for an easy and fast way to cook spinach then today is your lucky day, this recipe for sauteed spinach is one of the easiest ways to cook up this nutritious green veggie that’s loaded with vitamins and minerals. It will be a good 10 minutes well spent in the kitchen, I have a feeling you and your family would love it, even down to your pickiest eater.
How to make garlic sauteed spinach
Melt the olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped garlic and saute until soft and fragrant say 30 seconds to 1 minute. Do keep an eye so that the garlic does not burn. Butter: I recommended using unsalted butter Fresh garlic: You can substitute with garlic granules or powder Olive oil Chili flakes: I used dried green jalapeno Salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Add in baby spinach leaves, it is ok to pile the spinach, don’t worry it wilts quickly. Add salt, pepper and chili flakes then continue to turn the spinach until it is completely wilted and the spinach is bright green. The whole process should take less than 5 minutes, try not to overcook the vegetable so as not to lose its nutritional value.
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Is sauteed spinach healthy
Yes, Spinach is a great source of vitamins and minerals, particularly vitamin A and C. Spinach is also rich in calcium and iron. Sautéing it with garlic and little butter or olive oil is healthy as garlic has health benefits of its own. To reheat: simply reheat in the microwave for a few seconds or until heated through.
How long to saute spinach
Depending on the amount, spinach wilts fast once it comes into touch with heat. It will generally take between 2 and 5 minutes. It is ok to take the spinach off the heat once it wilts, you can use the pan juice if you desire as it will also be nutrient-packed.
More sauteed vegetables
Zucchini Broccolini Green peas Peppers and onions Cabbage If you made this easy garlic-sauteed spinach recipe, don’t forget to leave me feedback. Tag me @thedinnerbite on Instagram and save away to your Pinterest. Please subscribe to the blog if you haven’t for free new recipes in your inbox
