Sauteed Spinach With Broccoli Recipe

Wash and Prepare Vegetables

Thoroughly wash the fresh spinach and broccoli florets under cold running water. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel. Cut the broccoli into smaller bite-sized pieces if needed.

Mince Garlic

Peel and mince the garlic cloves finely using a knife or garlic press.

Heat Olive Oil

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Ensure that the oil is hot but not smoking.

Sauté Garlic

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Be careful not to let the garlic burn.

Add Broccoli

Add the broccoli florets to the skillet. Sauté for about 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the broccoli is tender but still bright green.

Add Spinach

Gradually add the spinach to the skillet, stirring continuously. The spinach will wilt down significantly, so it may seem like a lot at first.

Season and Finish

Once the spinach has wilted (about 2-3 minutes), season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine. Remove from heat and drizzle with fresh lemon juice before serving.