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A close-up of garlicky spinach, a vibrant green vegetable side dish, part of the 20-Ingredient Veggie Sides Recipes.

Easy Spinach with Garlic

This recipe offers a simple and quick way to prepare spinach as a delicious side dish. It uses minimal ingredients and comes together in minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cook Garlic 2 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 68
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Spinach
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 2 (10 ounce) bags fresh spinach
  • ½ medium lemon juiced
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt or to taste

Equipment

  • Pot

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a pot over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add spinach, a few handfuls at a time, stirring until wilted before adding more.
  4. Stir in lemon juice and season with garlic salt.

Nutrition

Calories: 68kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 5gFat: 4g

Notes

This recipe is a versatile base that can be adapted with different seasonings or a splash of cream for a richer flavor. It pairs well with a variety of main courses.

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