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Oval platter of Smoky Sauteed Spinach with 2 lemon slices

Simple Smoky Sauteed Spinach

This is one of the quickest side dishes there is! Excellent for rushed weeknights. Even people who "aren't fans of spinach" will enjoy this one!

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 54 kcal
Author Laura Yautz

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp Olive Oil
  • 3 Garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ Large Yellow Onion, diced small
  • 12 oz Fresh Spinach
  • 1 ½ tsp Smoked Paprika
  • ½ Lemon, juiced

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet. Reduce heat to medium, and add garlic and onion. Saute until soft and translucent.
  2. Add the spinach and cover the pan with a lid.
  3. After a minute or so, remove the lid and stir.
  4. Continue covering for a minute and stirring until the spinach is completely wilted. It won’t take more than 5 minutes.
  5. Turn off the heat. Add the smoked paprika and lemon juice. Toss to combine.
  6. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Simple Smoky Sauteed Spinach
Amount Per Serving
Calories 54 Calories from Fat 25
% Daily Value*
Fat 2.8g4%
Saturated Fat 0.4g3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.7g
Sodium 69mg3%
Potassium 536.4mg15%
Carbohydrates 6.4g2%
Fiber 2.6g11%
Sugar 1.4g2%
Protein 2.9g6%
Vitamin A 420.1IU8%
Vitamin C 27.6mg33%
Calcium 95.1mg10%
Iron 2.6mg14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.