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Who knew spinach could taste so good? This quick and easy sauteed spinach recipe is a delicious low calorie side to any main dish and is ready in 15 minutes!
ingredients
- 1 lb. fresh baby spinach
- 1½ Tbsp. olive oil
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
- ½ tsp. fresh cracked black pepper
- ¼ tsp. salt (or more to taste)
- 2 tsp. fresh squeezed lemon juice
- ⅛ to ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
instructions
- Heat oil in large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and sauté 2-3 minutes until onion starts to turn translucent.
- Add garlic and stir a minute longer until garlic is aromatic but not brown.
- Add spinach, salt, and pepper and stir to coat spinach in oil. Continue stirring every 30 seconds until spinach is wilted (about 4-5 mins). Do not continue cooking once spinach is done wilting - immediately remove from heat.
- Add lemon juice and red pepper flakes (if desired) and stir. Adjust saltiness if needed. Transfer to a serving dish with a slotted spoon to drain out the juices.
