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sauteed spinach topped with spices and parmesan

Sautéed Spinach

4.70 from 10 votes
Sauteed spinach is easy, nutritious, and ready in minutes. Add garlic and Parmesan for the perfect side dish to any meal.
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 clove garlic minced (about 1 teaspoon); add up to 3 teaspoons depending upon how garlicky you’d like it
  • 12 ounces baby spinach
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a Dutch oven or similar large, deep pot, add the oil and butter over medium heat.
    melting butter in a large pot
  • As soon as the butter begins to bubble and foam, stir in the garlic.
    butter and garlic in a large pot
  • Add the spinach by big handfuls, stirring as you go so that it begins to wilt down and you can fit more in the pot.
    spinach for sauteed spinach in a large pot
  • Once all of the spinach has been added, cover the pot and reduce the heat to medium low. Let cook 3 minutes. Uncover and stir. The spinach should be fairly wilted, but if it’s not, continue to stir until it is.
    sauteeing spinach in a pot
  • Stir in the salt, 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan, and the red pepper flakes. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired. With a slotted spoon, remove it to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan. Enjoy immediately.
    wilted spinach in a pot with seasoning

Notes

  • TO STORE: Refrigerate spinach in an airtight storage container for up to 4 days.
  • TO REHEAT: Gently reheat spinach in the microwave until warm.
  • TO FREEZE: Pack the spinach leaves into the wells of an ice cube tray. Freeze until solid. Transfer the frozen spinach cubes to an airtight freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Thaw the cubes in the refrigerator. While frozen sautéed spinach isn't ideal for thawing and enjoying on its own, it works beautifully as an addition to other recipes. Try incorporating it into your favorite soups, pastas, pizzas, sandwiches, and more.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 (of 4)Calories: 59kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 6mgPotassium: 483mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 8040IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 108mgIron: 2mg