Sautéed Spinach with Garlic
Fresh spinach quickly sautéed with garlic and olive oil, then finished with lemon and black pepper.
Instructions
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Step 1
Rinse the spinach thoroughly and spin it dry. Remove any tough stems.
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Step 2
Warm the olive oil in the large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant but not browned.
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Step 3
Add the spinach and salt. Toss to coat, cover, and cook over medium heat until the leaves begin to collapse.
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Step 4
Uncover and continue cooking over medium heat, stirring, until the spinach is tender and excess liquid has evaporated.
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Step 5
Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice and black pepper, then serve immediately.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Wash the spinach thoroughly, dry it before adding it to oil, and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Risk factors
- raw leafy greens may carry soil or microbes
- hot oil may splatter
- covered spinach releases hot steam