This Easy Sautéed Spinach Recipe is a great way to add healthy veggies to a meal. Plus, it adds a nice color to a dish as well as a silky texture. It can be done in about 10-15 minutes and made while working on other parts of the meal. I love serving this exact recipe with Sous Vide Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
While this recipe for sauteed spinach is very simple and to the point, it has a ton of nutritional value. It also makes a much prettier presentation than many other veggies and is actually flavorful.
Ingredients
Raw baby spinach and olive oil are all you'll need here. If you're making it as a stand-alone side, I recommend using some salt, pepper, vinegar, and maybe some crushed red pepper.
See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to make Sautéed Spinach
Heat a 12" cast Iron skillet over medium heat with about two tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Start adding the whole spinach leaves to the skillet, turning to be sure they are covered in olive oil.
As the spinach starts to wilt, add more spinach and cook until all the leaves have wilted and softened.
Expert Tips
- I love serving this recipe for sautéed spinach with garlicky mashed potatoes, Chilean sea bass, and a roasted red pepper sauce. All of these combined make for a beautiful dish that is sure to impress!
- Work in batches when sautéeing a large amount of spinach. This will save you a lot of time as the spinach wilts more quickly.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, sautéed spinach is very healthy and low in calories. Plus, it's a great protein, fiber, vitamin A, and vitamin C source.
When sautéing spinach, the bitterness will naturally be cooked out. However, you can always add a little vinegar just to be extra sure.
Nutritionally speaking, steaming will retain the most nutrients in the spinach. However, sautéing will allow you to add more flavor with herbs, spices, and oils.
Spinach pairs well with herbs such as garlic, basil, thyme, oregano, parsley, and crushed red pepper.
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Easy Sautéed Spinach Recipe
Ingredients
- 16 Oz Fresh Baby Spinach
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil, as needed
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a cast Iron skillet over medium-high.
- Once the oil is hot start adding in the spinach leaves and allow them to wilt. I continue to add leaves and olive oil as needed until i've cooked the full bag. Set the spinach aside.
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Notes
- I love serving this recipe for sautéed spinach with garlicky mashed potatoes, Chilean sea bass, and a roasted red pepper sauce. All of these combined make for a beautiful dish that is sure to impress!
- Work in batches when sautéeing a large amount of spinach. This will save you much time as the spinach wilts more quickly.
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