Description
Sautéed Baby Spinach is a fast, flavorful, and healthy vegetable side dish made with garlic, olive oil, and fresh spinach. Ready in under 10 minutes, it’s the perfect complement to almost any main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 10 ounces fresh baby spinach
- Salt to taste
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
- (Optional) 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 30–60 seconds.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add spinach by handfuls, stirring gently as it wilts (2–3 minutes).
- Season with salt and black pepper. Stir in Parmesan if using.
- Transfer to a plate and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use high heat for quick wilting without excess moisture.
- Add spinach in batches to prevent overcrowding.
- Don’t overcook—aim for just-tender texture.
- Drain excess liquid if needed before serving.
- Try lemon zest, red pepper flakes, or nutritional yeast for variety.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Sautéed Spinach, Garlic Spinach, Baby Spinach Side Dish, Healthy Vegetable Sides, Quick Spinach Recipe