Sides
Sauteed Spinach
Description
When it comes to the fast and furious side dishes of the world, Sautéed Spinach wins the race. A versatile, healthy side that cooks in minutes, it pairs with any protein and can be added to vegetarian recipes too.
Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 clove garlic minced (about 1 teaspoon); add up to 3 teaspoons depending upon how garlicky you’d like it
- 12 ounces baby spinach
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
- In a Dutch oven or similar large, deep pot, add the oil and butter over medium heat.
- As soon as the butter begins to bubble and foam, stir in the garlic.
- Add the spinach by big handfuls, stirring as you go so that it begins to wilt down and you can fit more in the pot.
- Once all of the spinach has been added, cover the pot and reduce the heat to medium low. Let cook 3 minutes. Uncover and stir. The spinach should be fairly wilted, but if it’s not, continue to stir until it is.
- Stir in the salt, 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan, and the red pepper flakes. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired. With a slotted spoon, remove it to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan. Enjoy immediately.
