Sauteed Spinach Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Spinach

   Wash the fresh spinach thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt or sand. Drain well and set aside.

2. 2

   Chop the Garlic

   Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves. Set aside.

3. 3

   Heat the Oil

   In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.

4. 4

   Sauté the Garlic

   Add the chopped garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant but not browned.

5. 5

   Add Spinach

   Add the washed spinach to the skillet. It may seem like a lot at first, but it will wilt down significantly.

6. 6

   Season and Cook

   Sprinkle with 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir well to combine and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted and tender.

7. 7

   Finish with Lemon Juice

   Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle 1 tablespoon of lemon juice over the sautéed spinach. Toss gently to combine.

8. 8

   Serve

   Transfer the sautéed spinach to a serving dish and enjoy warm as a side dish.