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Sautéd spinach with garlic and olive oil that's appropriate for a sensitive stomach and/or ulcerative colitis.
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Sauteed Spinach with Garlic

Sautéed Spinach with Garlic is an easy way to add a pop of green and a burst of flavor to you weeknight meals. With just a few staples - spinach, garlic, and olive oil - you can create a flare-friendly side to pair with any dish.
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time8 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: garlic spinach, garlic spinach recipe, sauteed spinach, sauteed spinach with garlic
Servings: 4
Calories: 64kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Prepare spinach - Wash and dry spinach. If using mature, full leaf spinach, you can trim the stems if desired. If using baby spinach, there’s no need to trim the delicate stems. Set spinach aside.
  • Cook spinach - In a lidded pan, warm olive oil and garlic cloves on medium heat. Once the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute, add spinach and stir until coated in olive oil. Cover the pan with the lid and sauté the spinach, about 1-2 minutes. Uncover and stir the spinach, then cover and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until wilted. Remove from heat and drain any excess liquid. Season with salt and pepper and add a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.
    2 tablespoon olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, 1 large bunch spinach, kosher salt, black pepper, lemon juice

Notes

Storage
  • Let sauteed spinach cool then refrigerate in an air-tight container for up to 3 days. Reheat leftover spinach in the microwave or on the stovetop over low heat.
Top Tips
  • Be careful to no overcook the spinach. Only cook until the leaves are just wilted.
  • Wash the spinach thoroughly. Even if it comes in a package that claims it was washed, always wash it to be safe.
  • If you use mature spinach, you can trim the stems if desired. The stems can be stringy and more fibrous so they can be hard on a sensitive stomach.

Nutrition

Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.5g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 0.4mg | Potassium: 6mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 0.1IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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