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Sauteed Spinach and Garlic

3.9

(30)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 8

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 large garlic cloves, sliced thin lengthwise
3 pounds spinach (about 3 large bunches), coarse stems discarded, washed well and drained in a colander

Preparation

  1. In an 8-quart heavy kettle heat oil over high heat until hot but not smoking and add garlic and spinach with water clinging to leaves. Sauté garlic and spinach, turning with tongs, until spinach is wilted but still bright green, about 2 minutes, and season with salt and pepper. Spinach and garlic may be made 6 hours ahead and chilled, covered.

TagsSpinachLeafy GreensVegetableGarlicRoot VegetableSideDinnerDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianKetoQuickEasy30 Minutes or Less5 Ingredients or FewerWeeknight MealsMake AheadSauteGourmet

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