Best 10 Simple Sauteed Spinach Recipes

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Spinach is a versatile green that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Sautéed spinach is a simple but delicious side dish that can be ready in just minutes. It is a great way to add a healthy dose of vegetables to your meal, and it can also be used as a base for other dishes, such as omelets, frittatas, and quiche. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and nutritious sautéed spinach dish that the whole family will enjoy.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

GARLIC SAUTEED SPINACH



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Dinner couldn't be simpler with Ina Garten's Garlic Sauteed Spinach recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network. It's an easy, go-to side dish for your table.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 pounds baby spinach leaves
2 tablespoons good olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped garlic (6 cloves)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Lemon
Sea or kosher salt, optional

Steps:

  • Rinse the spinach well in cold water to make sure it's very clean. Spin it dry in a salad spinner, leaving just a little water clinging to the leaves.
  • In a very large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil and saute the garlic over medium heat for about 1 minute, but not until it's browned. Add all the spinach, the salt, and pepper to the pot, toss it with the garlic and oil, cover the pot, and cook it for 2 minutes. Uncover the pot, turn the heat on high, and cook the spinach for another minute, stirring with a wooden spoon, until all the spinach is wilted. Using a slotted spoon, lift the spinach to a serving bowl and top with the butter, a squeeze of lemon, and a sprinkling of sea or kosher salt. Serve hot.

QUICK SAUTEED SPINACH



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 shallots, minced
10 ounces baby spinach
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and shallots and saute until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the spinach by the handful and toss with tongs until it wilts, 3 to 5 minutes. Season the spinach with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

QUICK AND EASY SAUTEED SPINACH



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Fresh spinach is cooked in olive oil with garlic salt and Parmesan cheese in this recipe.

Provided by Denee

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 (10 ounce) bag spinach leaves
1 ½ teaspoons garlic salt
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the spinach to the skillet and cover; allow to cook 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic salt and cover again for another 5 minutes; remove from heat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.1 g, Cholesterol 5.5 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 831.2 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

EASY SAUTEED SPINACH



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This is a simple and healthy side dish to any dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 1/4 pounds baby spinach
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until golden, about 1 minute; discard.
  • Add spinach to skillet in three additions, adding more as each batch wilts, tossing often until completely wilted, about 10 minutes total. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 3 g

SAUTéED SPINACH



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This is a wonderfully simple, snappy side dish, and it welcomes variations. Try a little lemon zest, sauteed onion or white wine mixed in.

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 pounds fresh spinach
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, peeled
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Discard blemished spinach leaves and tough stems. Rinse the spinach and drain well.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet large enough to hold all the spinach. Add the spinach, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook over high heat, stirring rapidly, until the spinach is wilted and most of the moisture has evaporated. Remove the garlic and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 101, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 414 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

SIMPLE SAUTEED SPINACH



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Here's a simple formula that lets spinach shine and will never go out of favor. Saute spinach (or any greens) with garlic and add a squeeze of lemon (or vinegar) at the end for a touch of tartness. From Eating Well magazine, October 2008.

Provided by kitty.rock

Categories     Spinach

Time 15m

Yield 6 1/2 cup servings, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
20 ounces fresh spinach
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and cook until beginning to brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add spinach, and toss to coat.
  • Cover and cook until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add lemon juice, salt and crushed red pepper.
  • Toss to coat and serve immediately.

SAUTEED FRESH SPINACH



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Sauteed spinach is a simple and healthy side. This version is seasoned with garlic and coarse salt.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
2 bunches fresh spinach, stems removed
Coarse salt
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic; saute until it just begins to take on color, about 30 seconds. Add spinach, and toss well, coating with oil.
  • Cook the spinach, tossing frequently, until the leaves turn bright green and have slightly wilted, about 2 minutes. Season spinach with salt, and drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the spinach; serve immediately.

VERY EASY GARLIC SAUTEED SPINACH



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This is a very quick, flavorful and heart-healthy side dish. If you haven't cooked with fresh spinach before you will be amazed at how easy it is to cook and how much better it tastes than frozen or canned. The dish can easily be multiplied, as long as you have a pan big enough to hold the raw spinach.

Provided by joano

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 lb fresh spinach, washed
2 -3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2-1 teaspoon minced garlic, to taste (I use the kind in a jar)

Steps:

  • In a pan large enough to hold the spinach, put olive oil and garlic, over medium heat.
  • add spinach immediately and saute, moving the cooked spinach from the bottom up to keep things cooking evenly.
  • when all of the spinach is wilted and the stems are tender, it's done.
  • do not let the garlic brown or it will get bitter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.3, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 89.9, Carbohydrate 4.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 0.5, Protein 3.3

EASY SAUTEED SPINACH FOR TWO



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Here's a light, lively side to complement almost any entree you put on the table. A little test kitchen know-how helps to dress up everyday spinach with garlic, onion, a lick of sherry and a sprinkling of pine nuts. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
4-1/2 teaspoons sherry or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons pine nuts

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute onion until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the spinach, sherry, salt and pepper; cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Sprinkle with pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY SAUTEED SPINACH



Easy Sauteed Spinach image

Here's a light, lively side to complement almost any entree you put on the table. A little test kitchen know-how helps to dress up everyday spinach with garlic, onion, a lick of sherry and a sprinkling of pine nuts. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 packages (6 ounces each) fresh baby spinach
3 tablespoons sherry or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon pine nuts

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute onion until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the spinach, sherry, salt and pepper; cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Sprinkle with pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, young spinach: Look for spinach with dark green, tender leaves. Avoid spinach with yellow or wilted leaves.
  • Wash the spinach thoroughly: Rinse the spinach in cold water several times to remove any dirt or grit.
  • Remove the tough stems: Hold the spinach by the stem end and use your other hand to strip the leaves off the stem. Discard the stems.
  • Cook the spinach quickly: Spinach cooks very quickly, so don't overcook it. Overcooked spinach will become limp and lose its flavor.
  • Season the spinach to taste: Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, or other seasonings to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a drizzle of olive oil.

Conclusion:

Sautéed spinach is a quick and easy side dish that is packed with nutrients. It is a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron and folate. Sautéed spinach can be served on its own or as a side dish to grilled chicken, fish, or pasta. It is also a great addition to salads and wraps.

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