10-Minute Sautéed Spinach with Garlic Recipe
A quick and easy 10-minute sautéed spinach recipe infused with garlic, finished with a touch of fresh lemon juice. Perfect as a healthy and flavorful side dish using either fresh bunches of spinach or baby spinach leaves.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Spinach
- 2 large bunches of spinach or a 10 ounce box of baby spinach
Seasonings and Oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons ghee or olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- About 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Spinach: If using fresh bunched spinach that is not pre-washed, wash it thoroughly to remove any dirt. It is fine if the leaves remain slightly wet before cooking.
- Heat the Oil and Garlic: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil or ghee over medium heat. Add the finely chopped garlic and cook for about one minute, stirring frequently to prevent the garlic from browning and developing a bitter taste.
- Sauté the Spinach: Add the spinach to the skillet and toss continuously for one to two minutes until the leaves are just barely wilted and tender.
- Season: Sprinkle salt to taste over the sautéed spinach and mix well to incorporate the seasoning evenly.
- Finish with Lemon: Remove the skillet from heat, drizzle about one teaspoon of fresh lemon juice over the spinach, and toss once more before serving immediately to preserve freshness and flavor.
Notes
- Using ghee adds a rich, buttery flavor but olive oil is a lighter alternative.
- Do not overcook the garlic to avoid bitterness.
- Spinach can be slightly wet going into the pan; it will wilt quickly.
- Adjust lemon juice quantity to taste for brightness.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the best texture and flavor.
Keywords: sautéed spinach, garlic spinach, quick spinach recipe, healthy side dish, lemon spinach
