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Wilted spinach in a skillet, garnished with lemon wedges, garlic, and red pepper flakes.

Wilted Spinach

Lori Mauer
Whip up tender, garlicky Wilted Spinach in just 10 minutes! This simple side dish recipe gets a bright finish with lemon and red pepper.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 67 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 16 ounces fresh spinach washed and drained
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon wedge for squeezing, optional
  • 1 pinch of red pepper flakes optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter, followed by the sliced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
    Sautéing sliced garlic in butter for Wilted Spinach.
  • Add the spinach to the skillet and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Toss gently with tongs to coat the leaves, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the spinach is just wilted.
    Wilted spinach cooking in a skillet with garlic.
  • Remove the skillet from heat. Season with freshly ground black pepper. If desired, squeeze a lemon wedge over the top for extra brightness and sprinkle on some red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.
    Wilted spinach with garlic and red pepper flakes in a skillet.

Nutrition

Calories: 67kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 91mgFiber: 3g
Keyword Wilted Spinach
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