Simple Sauteed Spinach
Simple Sauteed Spinach is an easy ten minute side dish option for your busy weeknights, full of garlicky flavor and packed with vitamins!
Servings 4
Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- 8 oz fresh spinach
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- Sea salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Splash of lemon juice optional
Instructions
- Heat ½ tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, until shimmering.
- Add the minced garlic and saute briefly, then stir in the entire bag of spinach by the handful.
- Season your spinach with ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper, sea salt, and black pepper to taste. Once it starts wilting down, stir in a splash of lemon juice.
- Saute over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring often, until spinach is wilted and dark green (being careful not to overcook). Serve hot.
Notes
You can also throw in a few bacon bits for some extra smoky saltiness, if you like -- although I didn't in mine today.