Sautéed Garlicky Spinach

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
87%
Sautéed Garlicky Spinach
5 min.
4
54kcal

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Craving a quick, healthy, and flavorful side dish that comes together in mere minutes? Look no further than this Sautéed Garlicky Spinach! This vibrant green powerhouse is ready in just 5 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or when you need a nutritious boost alongside your main course.

This recipe isn't just fast; it's incredibly good for you! Boasting a health score of 87, it's naturally vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it a winner for almost any dietary need. Packed with vitamins and minerals from the spinach and the pungent benefits of garlic, it's a simple way to incorporate leafy greens into your diet.

The combination of wilted spinach and savory garlic is a classic for a reason, and this method makes it even better. The olive oil gives a delicious richness, while the salt and pepper enhance all the natural flavors. Clocking in at a mere 54 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free and enjoy a side that perfectly complements everything from grilled chicken and fish to pasta dishes or even a hearty omelet for breakfast! Get ready to unlock a world of flavor with this super simple, nutrient-rich dish.

Ingredients

  • 12 ounce baby spinach 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  •  garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • dutch oven
  • tongs

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic; cook 1 minute or until golden.
  3. Add half of spinach; cook, 1 minute, turning with tongs.
  4. Add remaining half of spinach, cook 1 minute, turning with tongs, until spinach wilts. Stir in salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories54kcal
Protein17.08%
Fat57.11%
Carbs25.81%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.5
Glycemic Load
0.61
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
18.731739150441%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.63mg
Kaempferol
5.43mg
Myricetin
0.33mg
Quercetin
3.42mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:54.17kcal
2.71%
Fat:3.85g
5.92%
Saturated Fat:0.54g
3.38%
Carbohydrates:3.91g
1.3%
Net Carbohydrates:1.96g
0.71%
Sugar:0.38g
0.42%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:213.01mg
9.26%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.59g
5.18%
Vitamin K:413.13µg
393.46%
Vitamin A:7975.89IU
159.52%
Folate:165.08µg
41.27%
Manganese:0.82mg
40.84%
Vitamin C:24.6mg
29.82%
Magnesium:67.97mg
16.99%
Vitamin E:2.23mg
14.89%
Potassium:485.32mg
13.87%
Iron:2.38mg
13.2%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.71%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.61%
Calcium:88.95mg
8.89%
Fiber:1.95g
7.8%
Copper:0.12mg
5.95%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.73%
Phosphorus:45.31mg
4.53%
Zinc:0.48mg
3.19%
Vitamin B3:0.63mg
3.16%
Selenium:1.18µg
1.68%
Source:My Recipes