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Easy 15-Minute Fresh Sautéed Spinach with Garlic
A quick and flavorful side dish featuring fresh spinach sautéed with garlic and lemon, perfect for a healthy meal in minutes.
Ingredients
Main
- 1 lb fresh baby spinach
- 1.5 Tablespoon olive oil
- 0.25 cup chopped onion
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
- 2 teaspoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 0.125 to 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and sauté 2-3 minutes until translucent.
- Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add spinach, salt, and pepper; stir until wilted (4-5 mins). Remove from heat.
- Stir in lemon juice and red pepper flakes; serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese before serving.