Wilted Spinach with Roasted Garlic

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
90%
Wilted Spinach with Roasted Garlic
45 min.
6
111kcal

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If you're searching for a nutritious and delectable side dish that enhances any meal, look no further than this Wilted Spinach with Roasted Garlic recipe. Packed with flavor and health benefits, this dish is a celebration of simplicity and vibrant ingredients. With a health score of 90, it’s not just good for you; it also pleases the palate with its rich taste and aromatic qualities.

The star of this recipe is undeniably the roasted garlic, which becomes sweet and mellow when cooked, providing a delightful contrast to the fresh spinach. Sautéing the tender greens in fragrant olive oil allows the flavors to meld beautifully, resulting in a dish that is both satisfying and light. Whether you are a vegetarian, vegan, or simply looking to incorporate more greens into your diet, this recipe checks all the boxes as it is also gluten-free and dairy-free.

Ingredients

  • 12  garlic clove peeled
  • tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 18 ounce pkt spinach fresh

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • pot
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Place garlic on foil; drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil. Wrap garlic in foil; roast until soft, about 20 minutes.
  3. Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in large pot over medium-high heat.
  4. Add spinach and garlic with oil from foil packet. Sauté until spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Transfer spinach to bowl and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories111kcal
Protein9.47%
Fat73.44%
Carbs17.09%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.33
Glycemic Load
0.95
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
19.455217431421%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.64mg
Kaempferol
5.44mg
Myricetin
0.39mg
Quercetin
3.48mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:111.01kcal
5.55%
Fat:9.69g
14.92%
Saturated Fat:1.35g
8.42%
Carbohydrates:5.07g
1.69%
Net Carbohydrates:3.08g
1.12%
Sugar:0.42g
0.46%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:68.39mg
2.97%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.81g
5.63%
Vitamin K:416.51µg
396.67%
Vitamin A:7975.54IU
159.51%
Manganese:0.86mg
43.16%
Folate:165.17µg
41.29%
Vitamin C:25.77mg
31.24%
Vitamin E:3.08mg
20.5%
Magnesium:68.69mg
17.17%
Potassium:498.72mg
14.25%
Iron:2.46mg
13.66%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
12.01%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.84%
Calcium:95.15mg
9.52%
Fiber:2g
7.99%
Copper:0.13mg
6.43%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.22%
Phosphorus:50.85mg
5.09%
Zinc:0.52mg
3.47%
Vitamin B3:0.66mg
3.29%
Selenium:1.7µg
2.43%
Source:Epicurious