Sautéed Spinach with Garlic

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Sautéed Spinach with Garlic is a simple, flavorful stir-fry dish featuring fresh spinach quickly cooked with minced garlic and a touch of oil. It is a staple side dish in many cuisines, particularly Chinese and Mediterranean, where it highlights the natural sweetness of the greens.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is low in carbohydrates and fat while providing a good amount of protein relative to its calorie count. It is an excellent source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron and folate, with a typical serving containing around 80-120 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	70 kcal
Protein	3.5 g
Carbs	6 g
Fat	4.5 g
Fiber	3.5 g
Sugar	1.5 g
Sodium	320 mg
Vitamin K	450 µg
Vitamin A	560 µg RAE
Vitamin C	18 mg
Folate	140 µg
Iron	2.5 mg
Magnesium	75 mg
Potassium	420 mg
Calcium	120 mg

Per 1 cup (180 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents the 'less is more' philosophy in cooking, where minimal ingredients let the vegetable's flavor shine. Nutritionally, the garlic not only adds taste but also contains compounds like allicin, which may enhance the absorption of iron from the spinach.