Are you looking for a simple and quick side dish to prepare? Sautéed spinach is perfect for you. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, a clove of garlic, and a pinch of salt are enough to enhance the unique flavor of spinach.
Once cooked, they can be used not only as a great side dish but also to dress a nice pasta dish or as a filling for the rustic spinach pie.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 3 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Fall, Fall, Winter
Ingredients
- 2.6 lbs spinach
- 1 clove garlic
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
Preparation Sautéed Spinach
To prepare this delicious side dish, first wash the spinach leaves thoroughly.
In a large pan, add 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, cut the garlic clove in half and remove the germ. Cook over low heat to brown the garlic, then add the previously washed spinach and cover with the lid.
Cook the spinach over medium heat for about 10 minutes. After this time, remove the lid, add salt to taste, stir and continue cooking over medium heat for another 5 minutes, or until the spinach is cooked.
Storage of Sautéed Spinach
The spinach can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Before consuming, quickly sauté in the pan.
