Spicy Sautéed Spinach

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
49%
Spicy Sautéed Spinach
20 min.
6
66kcal

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Are you looking for a quick and delicious side dish that packs a flavorful punch? Look no further than this Spicy Sautéed Spinach! Perfectly suited for vegetarians and those following a gluten-free diet, this vibrant dish is not only healthy but also incredibly easy to prepare. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a delightful accompaniment that will elevate any meal.

The star of this recipe is the fresh, flat-leaf spinach, which is sautéed to perfection with aromatic garlic, zesty scallions, and a kick of heat from dried chiles de árbol or crushed red pepper flakes. The addition of mustard seeds adds a delightful crunch and a unique flavor profile that will leave your taste buds dancing. With only 66 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while enjoying the rich, savory taste of ghee or vegetable oil.

This Spicy Sautéed Spinach is not just a side dish; it’s a celebration of flavors and textures that complements a variety of main courses. Whether you’re serving it alongside grilled meats, a hearty grain bowl, or simply enjoying it on its own, this dish is sure to impress. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to savor the deliciousness of this quick and easy recipe!

Ingredients

  •  pepper dried red crushed
  • bunches flat parsley stemmed coarsely chopped
  •  garlic clove finely chopped
  • servings pepper freshly ground
  • bunch spring onion coarsely chopped
  • tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
  • teaspoons mustard seeds yellow

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Heat ghee in a large skillet over medium-highheat.
  2. Add scallions, chiles, garlic,and mustard seeds. Cook, stirring often,until garlic begins to brown and mustardseeds pop, about 1 minute.
  3. Add spinachto skillet by the handful, allowing it to wiltbetween additions. Cook, tossing often,until spinach is tender, 5-8 minutes. Seasonwith salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories66kcal
Protein8.8%
Fat72.01%
Carbs19.19%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21
Glycemic Load
0.53
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
13.790434795877%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
81.87mg
Luteolin
0.41mg
Kaempferol
0.62mg
Myricetin
5.66mg
Quercetin
0.55mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:65.68kcal
3.28%
Fat:5.66g
8.7%
Saturated Fat:3.17g
19.81%
Carbohydrates:3.39g
1.13%
Net Carbohydrates:1.85g
0.67%
Sugar:0.5g
0.55%
Cholesterol:12.8mg
4.27%
Sodium:22.89mg
1%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.56g
3.11%
Vitamin K:631.75µg
601.67%
Vitamin A:3251.83IU
65.04%
Vitamin C:51.68mg
62.64%
Folate:62µg
15.5%
Iron:2.54mg
14.11%
Potassium:234.93mg
6.71%
Fiber:1.54g
6.15%
Manganese:0.12mg
6.09%
Calcium:60.34mg
6.03%
Magnesium:23.97mg
5.99%
Copper:0.07mg
3.55%
Phosphorus:33.59mg
3.36%
Zinc:0.5mg
3.31%
Selenium:2.3µg
3.28%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.01%
Vitamin B3:0.58mg
2.89%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.7%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.63%
Vitamin E:0.37mg
2.48%
Vitamin B5:0.17mg
1.71%
Source:Epicurious