Wilted spinach with garlic and lemon

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Wilted spinach with garlic and lemon is a simple, flavorful side dish made by quickly sautéing fresh spinach with minced garlic and finishing it with a bright squeeze of lemon juice. Its typical ingredients include spinach, garlic, olive oil, and lemon, and it's a popular preparation found in many Mediterranean and American cuisines.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is very low in carbohydrates and fat, while providing a good amount of plant-based protein. It is an excellent source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron and folate, with a typical serving containing roughly 50-80 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	75 kcal
Protein	4.5 g
Carbs	8 g
Fat	3.5 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	1.5 g
Sodium	280 mg
Vitamin A	560 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	22 mg
Vitamin K	320 mcg
Folate	130 mcg DFE
Iron	3.5 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 a classic 'pantry cooking' technique where a few simple, fresh ingredients are transformed into a vibrant dish in minutes. Nutritionally, the vitamin C from the lemon juice significantly enhances the body's absorption of the iron found in the spinach.