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!
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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.
Sauteed Spinach with Garlic
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon of coconut oil or olive oil
- 4 cloves of garlic mined
- 16 oz bag of fresh baby spinach
Instructions
- Add the coconut oil (or olive oil) and garlic to the sauce pan.
- Add the whole bag of spinach to the pan and cover.
- Cook on medium high for 5-7 minutes stirring often to toss.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
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Annie
And when does the garlic go in? It’s not included in any of the instructions
Sherri
I’m so sorry I left that out!! Add the garlic with the oil. It’s added now 🙂
Josine McKee
How many people does this feed? I need to make this for about 30 people, could you let me know how much spinach, garlic and olive oil I will need?
I would greatly appreciate it.
Janno Olson
I have not cooked spinach in ages. Always eat it raw. Not one of hubbies favs, but I have got to try this! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Miz Helen
We will just love your Sauteed Spinach with Garlic, it looks delicious! Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday this week.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
katherines corner
this is one of our favorite things. So flavorful and healthy too. Hugs P.S. I hope you will stop by and share at the Thursday favorite Things blog hop ( you can link up tonight through Sat at midnight)
Stephanie Volkert
I love sauteed spinach. Also sauteed bok choy and sauteed collard greens. They’re all just so easy and nutritious and tasty.
(Visiting from The Gathering Spot)