Spicy Sautéed Spinach

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

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If you're on the lookout for a vibrant, flavorful side dish that complements any meal, look no further than our Spicy Sautéed Spinach! This dish is not only vegetarian and gluten-free, but it also comes together in a quick 20 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions alike. With its enticing blend of fresh flat-leaf spinach, aromatic garlic, and a fiery kick from dried chiles, this recipe promises to tantalize your taste buds.

The foundation of this dish starts with sautéing scallions and mustard seeds in ghee, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully while the mustard seeds pop with excitement. As the garlic turns golden and fragrant, the vibrant green spinach is introduced, wilting to perfection in a matter of minutes. Seasoned simply with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, this Spicy Sautéed Spinach recipe achieves a harmony of taste that’s both healthy and satisfying.

At just 66 calories per serving, it’s a guilt-free addition to any plate, enhancing your meal with a burst of nutrients. Whether you serve it alongside grilled proteins or as a part of a hearty grain bowl, this dish is sure to be a hit. Embrace the joy of cooking and the deliciousness of fresh, healthy ingredients with this incredible side dish that’s bursting with flavor and character!

Ingredients

  •  chiles de árbol dried red crushed
  • bunches flat-leaf spinach stemmed coarsely chopped
  •  garlic cloves finely chopped
  • servings kosher salt freshly ground
  • bunch scallions coarsely chopped
  • tablespoons vegetable oil (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