Best 11 Spinach With Lemon Garlic Recipes

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Immerse yourself in the delectable world of spinach prepared with the aromatic fusion of lemon and garlic. Embark on a culinary journey to uncover the secrets of creating a dish that tantalizes the palate with its vibrant flavors and captivating aromas. Spinach, a leafy green brimming with vitamins and minerals, is elevated to new heights when combined with the zesty brightness of lemon and the savory embrace of garlic. Join us as we explore the culinary landscape, presenting a collection of delectable spinach recipes that showcase the magical harmony of these three ingredients.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

5-MINUTE SAUTéED SPINACH WITH GARLIC AND LEMON



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Sautéed spinach with garlic and lemon is the best way to use up almost wilted spinach, or any other greens!

Provided by Elizabeth Lindemann

Categories     Side

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (or butter)
1 clove garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons lemon juice ((about 1/2 of a lemon))
5 oz. baby spinach (or other baby greens) ((about 3 cups packed))
kosher salt (to taste)
black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil (1 tablespoon) over medium-high heat in a large skillet (preferably non-stick).
  • Add the minced clove of garlic; sauté for one minute or until fragrant.
  • Add the lemon juice and the spinach. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until greens are wilted (but not browned).
  • Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 106 mg, Fiber 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LEMON-GARLIC TILAPIA WITH SPINACH



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 5-ounce tilapia fillets
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, plus wedges for serving
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 5-ounce package baby spinach (about 8 cups)

Steps:

  • Pat the tilapia dry with paper towels, then season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Spread the flour on a plate; dredge the tilapia in the flour, tapping off the excess. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tilapia and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate; tent with foil to keep warm. Wipe out the skillet.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until it starts browning, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth, wine, and lemon zest and juice. Increase the heat to high, bring to a boil and cook until the liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Add the butter and whisk until slightly thickened, about 1 minute; stir in the parsley.
  • Meanwhile, toss the spinach with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and a few grinds of pepper. Divide among plates, top with the fish and drizzle with some pan sauce. Serve with lemon wedges.

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.

BUTTERY LEMON SPINACH



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A quick yet simple and delectable side dish.

Provided by leila m

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 7m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (10 ounce) bags pre-washed fresh spinach
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
5 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Rinse the spinach and place the leaves into a microwavable serving dish. Add the butter, garlic and lemon juice. Cover with plastic wrap. Steam in the microwave until the butter is melted and spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove the plastic wrap and toss to distribute seasoning before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 143.5 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

GARLIC SPINACH



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All the green flavor you love with tasty garlicky goodness.

Provided by Danni

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 (10 ounce) bags fresh spinach
1 teaspoon garlic salt
½ lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic; cook and stir until the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the spinach a few handfuls at a time, stirring until wilted before adding more, about 5 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, and season with garlic salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 586.4 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

SPINACH WITH LEMON & GARLIC



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Make and share this Spinach with Lemon & Garlic recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 16m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon, zest of
salt & pepper
1 1/2 lbs fresh spinach, qashed,stems removed

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pan or wok and saute the garlic until golden.
  • Turn heat to medium and add the lemon juice, zest, salt& pepper& spinach.
  • Stir the spinach until barely wilted.
  • Serve immediately, lifting the spinach out with tongs.
  • Leave the liquid behind.
  • Check your seasoning.

LEMON & GARLIC SPINACH



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This recipe was a side dish at a restraunt we ate at. I ate so much I couldn't finish my salmon. The spinach is not cooked so the flavor is very fresh. Since finding this recipe we have gone through 5 pounds of spinach!! (in 2 weeks)

Provided by Chef Niki

Categories     Spinach

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (24 ounce) bag Baby Spinach
1 1/2 lemons, juice of
4 -6 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
2 1/2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In large pot, add olive oil, butter, garlic and the juice of 1/2 lemon. (you may adjust olive oil/butter/lemon to your liking).
  • Let cook over low heat for about 20 minutes so the flavors meld.
  • Take off heat, add spinach, toss well and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.8, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 19.1, Sodium 198.9, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 1.2, Protein 5.2

SAUTEED SPINACH WITH GARLIC AND LEMON



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This is a quick, healthy and tasty side dish for chicken and steak dishes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
3 to 4 bunches (2 1/2 pounds total) flat-leaf spinach, trimmed and cleaned, with some water still clinging
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant and beginning to brown, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, remove garlic and discard.
  • Raise heat to high. Add spinach to skillet gradually, waiting for one batch to wilt before adding the next. Cook, tossing, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Drain liquid from skillet; add lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 6 g

LEMON PASTA WITH SPINACH



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Healthy spinach, garlic and lemon combine to coat angel hair pasta for a lovely side that'll freshen any meal. -Charlene Anderson, Bonney Lake, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute garlic in butter until tender. Add the spinach, lemon juice and zest, salt and pepper; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted., Drain pasta. Add to skillet; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 249mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPINACH WITH GARLIC AND LEMON



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     side dish

Time 5m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 teaspoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
16 cups spinach leaves, stemmed, washed and torn
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large skillet. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly for 20 seconds. Add the spinach by handfuls, tossing it in the skillet, until all of it fits. Cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and toss in the remaining oil and lemon juice, and the salt and pepper. Divide among 4 plates and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 64, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 307 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

SPINACH WITH CHILLI & LEMON CRUMBS



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Wilt fresh greens then serve with crispy breadcrumbs, chilli and garlic for a low-fat, healthy side dish

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Side dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

25g butter
100g fresh breadcrumb
zest 1 lemon
2 garlic cloves , crushed
1 red chilli , finely chopped
500g spinach

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large frying pan, then when it starts to foam, tip in the breadcrumbs, zest, garlic and chilli. Cook until golden and crunchy. Remove from the pan, season and set aside.
  • Add the spinach to the pan and wilt, stirring. Season and serve with the crunchy crumbs sprinkled over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 20 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use fresh spinach: Fresh spinach has a more vibrant flavor and texture than wilted or frozen spinach. If you're using frozen spinach, be sure to thaw it completely before cooking.
  • Wash the spinach thoroughly: Spinach can be gritty, so it's important to wash it thoroughly before cooking. Rinse the spinach in cold water several times, or soak it in a bowl of cold water for a few minutes.
  • Don't overcook the spinach: Spinach cooks very quickly, so it's important to not overcook it. Overcooked spinach will become limp and lose its flavor.
  • Use a large skillet: Spinach wilts down a lot when it's cooked, so it's important to use a large skillet to prevent it from overcrowding.
  • Season the spinach to taste: Spinach has a mild flavor, so it's important to season it to taste. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and other seasonings as desired.
  • Serve the spinach immediately: Spinach is best served immediately after it's cooked. If you need to store it, let it cool completely before refrigerating it in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Spinach with lemon garlic is an easy and delicious side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it's also a good source of vitamins and minerals. The lemon and garlic add a bright, savory flavor to the spinach, and the Parmesan cheese adds a touch of richness. This dish is sure to become a favorite in your home.

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