Mediterrenean-Style Sautéed Spinach
Recipe: #5669
June 08, 2012
Categories: Side Dishes, Spinach, Mediterranean, Sunday Dinner, Gluten-Free, Heart Healthy Kosher, Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, No Eggs, Non-Dairy, Vegan, Vegetarian, more
"A quick easy and tasty side dish, Popeye would be very pleased!"
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (235.5 g)
- Calories 147.4
- Total Fat - 11 g
- Saturated Fat - 1.5 g
- Cholesterol - 0 mg
- Sodium - 136 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 11.9 g
- Dietary Fiber - 5.3 g
- Sugars - 2.1 g
- Protein - 5.6 g
- Calcium - 186.5 mg
- Iron - 5 mg
- Vitamin C - 76.6 mg
- Thiamin - 0.2 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Rinse the spinach well in water, then using a salad spinner spin the leaves until most of the moisture is removed.
Step 2
In a very large skillet or a large saucepan heat 3 tablespoons olive oil and sauté the garlic slices over medium heat for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3
Add all the spinach, the salt, red pepper flakes (if using) and pepper to the pot, toss it with the garlic and oil, and cook it for 2 minutes, stirring often. Turn the heat on high, and cook the spinach for another minute, stirring with a wooden spoon, until all the spinach is wilted and most of the liquid has evaporated.
Step 4
Using a slotted spoon, first squeeze the liquid against the side of the pot to remove any excess liquid. Season to your taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl.
Step 5
Drizzle the top with a little additional olive oil then squeeze a lemon over top. Sprinkle cheese over the top. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips
No special items needed.