Description
This garlic sautéed spinach with onions is a quick and flavorful side dish featuring tender spinach, sweet onions, and aromatic garlic—perfect for busy weeknights or pairing with a variety of main courses.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)
- 3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound (450 g) fresh spinach, rinsed and dried
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon kosher salt, to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 to 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (optional)
- Pinch of red pepper flakes or 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring often, until soft and lightly golden.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
- Add spinach in batches, tossing gently as it wilts. Cook for 2–3 minutes until all spinach is wilted and glossy.
- Remove from heat and season with salt, pepper, and optional lemon juice.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve immediately with optional red pepper flakes or Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Ensure spinach is well dried to prevent excess moisture.
- Add lemon zest or a sprinkle of cheese for extra flavor.
- Stir in toasted pine nuts or white beans for a heartier dish.
- Use yellow onions for mild sweetness when sautéed.
- Don’t overcook spinach—remove from heat as soon as wilted.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
