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Wilted Baby Spinach with Garlic and Oil
Golden smashed garlic perfumes the olive oil as fresh baby spinach wilts into silky, tender leaves that glisten with every turn. A simple sprinkle of salt and pepper brings out the sweet, earthy flavor in each bright, buttery bite.
- Total
- 9 min
- Prep
- 3 min
- Cook
- 6 min
- Serves
- 4
Nutrition per Serving
- Calories
- 70
- Protein
- 4g
- Carbs
- 5g
- Fat
- 5g
- Fiber
- 3g
- Sugar
- 1g
- Sodium
- 90mg
Ingredients
- 4 tsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves (peeled and smashed with the side of a knife)
- 1 lb fresh baby spinach (washed and drained)
- kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over high heat until hot. When hot, add the olive oil and garlic.
- Sauté for about 3 to 4 minutes, until the color is golden on both sides.
- Add the spinach to the skillet and toss with oil to coat. Reduce the heat to medium and stir.
- When spinach is just wilted, about 2 minutes, remove from heat and season with salt and pepper.