Sauteed Spinach

Sauteed spinach is a versatile side dish that comes together in only 10 minutes with a bit of garlic, shallots, and olive oil for additional flavor. This quick side is not only packed with nutrients but tastes great too!

Why this recipe works

Sauteed spinach is a great way to get your greens in at dinner time with minimal prep. To be honest, it’s one of our favorite ways to dress up spinach and it couldn’t be easier to make!

Spinach is rich in vitamin E and magnesium which aid a strong immune system plus it has antioxidants such as lutein which helps support eye health. This leafy powerhouse can be eaten fresh in salads like our spinach salad with mango and avocado, blitzed into tropical smoothies, and sauteed in a skillet to enjoy as a healthy green to go with your main course. Load the skillet with extra garlic to create extra savory garlic spinach!

Ingredients you will need

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Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

SPINACH – You can use either baby spinach or mature spinach. I recommend trimming mature spinach stems before cooking. Spinach shrinks considerably when cooked. It may look like a ton of leaves to begin with, but the volume will decrease drastically once it’s done.

How to Make Sauteed Spinach

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1. Add olive oil to skillet. Heat over medium-high until shimmering.
2. Add garlic and shallots and saute for 2 minutes.
3. Add spinach to the skillet and season with garlic salt to taste.
4. Cook spinach, turning often, until all leaves are wilted and warmed through.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

Yes! Contrary to belief, sauteeing spinach does not make it any less healthy aside from the loss of Vitamin C potency. In fact, cooked spinach has been shown to have an increase in Vitamin A compared to raw. Whichever way you decide to enjoy spinach, know that the vitamins and minerals you consume are still providing many benefits whether it’s cooked or raw.

Store cooled sauteed spinach in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Serving Suggestions

Optionally garnish sauteed spinach with either lemon juice, parmesan cheese, or crumbled cooked bacon. Spinach pairs well with proteins like chicken, pork, beef, and seafood. You can also toss your sauteed spinach into omelets or mix it into scrambled eggs for breakfast.

Sauteed spinach is a great base to use when making garlic spinach. Because it already has all the ingredients needed, you simply have to up the amount of garlic – if that’s how you enjoy it!

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