Sauteed Spinach with Garlic

A perfect low-carb recipe, this garlic sautéed spinach is a delicious side dish to add to any meal.  It’s an easy recipe that is a crowd-pleaser every single time we make it for guests too.

Be sure to try these other simple veggie side dishes that have so much flavor! These Roasted Green Beans, Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli and Crunchy Baked Cauliflower are all so wonderful and easy!

Easy Sautéed Spinach Recipe

This is one of those healthy side dishes that you can’t get enough of and it’s weekly staple in our house because it’s just that simple.

Spinach is loaded with fiber and essential vitamins and minerals like vitamins A, C, iron, and calcium.  So be sure to add it to your meals or smoothies several times a week.

Ingredients needed

Olive oil – I like to use a quality extra virgin olive oil. You can also coconut oil or avocado oil too.

Garlic – fresh garlic cloves is best in my opinion but you can use jarred minced garlic if you’d like.

Spinach – pre-washed baby spinach is my favorite but you can use any fresh spinach leaves and remove any large thick stems. For reference, a pound of spinach is about a cup of cooked spinach so you will need more for a large dinner.

Variations/Substitutions

Add some red pepper flakes if a spicer version.

Drizzle the fresh lemon juice after removing from heat. (Half of a lemon or a tablespoon of store bought lemon juice)

Sprinkle with a little parmesan cheese or romano cheese.

Add a few pine nuts or sliced almonds for a little extra crunch.

Use frozen spinach if you’d like. Just thaw and squeeze all the excess water out before adding to the skillet. 

How to Make this Spinach Recipe

Step 1 – In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. 

Step 2 – Add the garlic and saute for about one minute.

Step 3 – Add the spinach to the pan and saute on medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring often, until the spinach is wilted.

Step 4 – Remove from heat and add salt and pepper to taste. 

What to serve with sautéed spinach?

We serve this spinach recipe with so many meals. From this Italian chicken to this pan seared salmon and this crispy baked cod, it’s a delicious and easy side for just about any chicken, steak or fish recipe.