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Sautéed Spinach

Tasty, wholesome, and ready in just minutes! This sautéed spinach is loaded with vitamins A and C. Because tender spinach leaves need very little cooking, they hold on to their vitamins and minerals — and it comes together in almost no time. Delicate and delicious, it makes a perfect side for meat, fish, or chicken. You can also use it as a filling for savory pies, or simply savor its rich, layered flavor and mouthwatering aroma on its own!

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Composition / ingredients

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Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe
By weight of the composition:
Proteins 23 % 3 g
Fats 54 % 7 g
Carbohydrates 23 % 3 g
89 kcal
GI: 100 / 0 / 0
    1. Rinse the fresh green spinach leaves well under running water. Spread them out on a paper towel or clean kitchen towel and let them dry thoroughly. If you're using frozen spinach (blocks or a vacuum-sealed bag), you don't have to thaw it first — just triple the cooking time or so to allow for the leaves to thaw. Remove any stems that are too tough, and simply tear the largest leaves by hand. 2. Peel the garlic, separate it into cloves, and rinse. Slice the cloves into thin slivers. 3. Pour the olive oil into a high-sided skillet (a wok works well too) and heat it. Once the oil is hot enough, add the sliced garlic and sauté over medium heat until lightly golden and fragrant, about a couple of minutes, stirring constantly. Add the washed and dried spinach leaves. Sauté the spinach over medium heat for about half a minute, stirring it together with the garlic. Then lower the heat, cover the pan, and let everything cook over moderate heat for about 4–5 minutes. 4. Take the pan off the heat and season the spinach with sea salt and the chopped chili pepper (remove the seeds if you'd rather it not be too hot). Drizzle with lemon juice and toss well. Sautéed spinach is best served hot, right away. It makes a perfect side for chicken, meat, or fish, and it also pairs beautifully with other sides like rice, pasta, and other vegetables. Enjoy!

Caloric content of the products possible in the composition of the dish

  • Garlic - 143  kcal/100g
  • Spinach - 22  kcal/100g
  • Lemon juice - 16  kcal/100g
  • Olive oil - 913  kcal/100g
  • Sea salt - 0  kcal/100g
  • Chili pepper - 40  kcal/100g

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