Spicy Sautéed Spinach

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

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Discover the vibrant flavors of our Spicy Sautéed Spinach, a vegetarian and gluten-free delight that's perfect for any meal! This dish not only comes together in just 20 minutes but also tantalizes your taste buds with a delightful kick. The combination of fresh, flat-leaf spinach and the heat of dried chiles de árbol or crushed red pepper flakes creates a dish that is bursting with flavor while remaining healthy and nutritious.

Using just a handful of simple ingredients, this recipe transforms spinach into a star side dish. The aromatic blend of garlic and scallions, combined with the popping mustard seeds, adds layers of texture and taste that elevate this dish beyond ordinary sautéed greens. With each bite, you'll experience a perfect balance of heat and savory goodness, making it a fantastic accompaniment to any main course.

Not only is this dish quick and easy to make, but it also packs a nutritional punch—low in calories and rich in essential vitamins. Whether you're looking for a healthy side for a family gathering or a quick weeknight dinner option, our Spicy Sautéed Spinach is sure to impress. Incorporate this colorful, delicious dish into your next meal, and watch it become a favorite on your table!

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