How to cook fresh spinach in a pan easily and quickly.
A cooking method that preserves the nutrients of the spinach, with a more intense flavor compared to boiling. Spinach is very good for your health because it is rich in important vitamins and minerals. It contains lots of vitamin A, which helps vision and skin, vitamin C which strengthens the immune system, and iron, useful to fight tiredness and anemia. It is also rich in magnesium and potassium, which are good for muscles and the heart. In addition, it has fiber, which helps the intestine work better. Being low in calories but very nutritious, it is great for those who want to eat healthy and light.
Read how to cook fresh spinach with the recipe below, as usual, right after the photo 😉
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 2 people
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 14 oz fresh spinach (about 13 cups raw, loosely packed)
How to cook fresh spinach
To begin, carefully wash the spinach to remove any trace of soil. Keep only the leaves and the more tender stems.
Place them in a colander and rinse them thoroughly under running water.Transfer them still wet into a pan, cover with a lid and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon.
Once cooked, you can use them in your recipes or season them with a drizzle of oil and a pinch of salt and serve them as a side dish.
Let them cool completely before storing them in an airtight container. In the refrigerator they keep for up to 3 days.
Notes
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