Description
This Spinach Skillet is a quick and satisfying dish that elevates simple ingredients into a vibrant, restaurant-quality meal. With fresh spinach, aromatic garlic, and a splash of lemon juice, this recipe bursts with flavor and nutrition. Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prepping, or impressing guests, it brings warmth and joy to your dining table. Enjoy this easy-to-make dish that transforms ordinary cooking into an extraordinary experience.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups fresh spinach (washed)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the spinach thoroughly under cold water and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until glistening.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Gradually add the fresh spinach to the skillet, stirring continuously until wilted (approximately 3 minutes).
- Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper while stirring to combine.
- Remove from heat and drizzle with freshly squeezed lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup cooked spinach skillet (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg