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Sautéed Spinach with Garlic Recipe

Italian · Side dish · 10 min total

A quick and easy side dish of tender spinach sautéed with garlic in olive oil, perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 pound fresh spinach, washed and stemmed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
3. Add spinach in handfuls, stirring until wilted before adding more.
4. Once all spinach is added, season with salt and red pepper flakes if using.
5. Cook, stirring occasionally, until spinach is tender and liquid has evaporated, about 2-3 minutes.
6. Squeeze lemon juice over spinach, toss, and serve immediately.

Tips

• Use baby spinach for a more tender texture and less prep.
• Pat spinach dry before cooking to avoid excess water.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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