Easy Flavorful Garlicky Spinach Recipe
Make the best garlic spinach in under 10 minutes!
These super greens are Full of flavor and absolutely delicious. You can add these tasty garlicky greens to your favorite protein dishes such as pan seared steak, fish, or rotisserie style chicken.
Sautéed spinach is incredibly easy to make, and it doesn’t take much effort or time. Just sauté in some Olive oil, add a few seasonings, and allow the greens to wilt down to the desired texture you like. Everyone’s preference is different- rather you want your spinach greens to have a little crunch or be super soft. It’s up to you. But keep in mind that spinach does cook super-fast. For this recipe I cooked the spinach over medium heat, and it took less than 2 minutes for them to wilt down.
I like to season my spinach with a little Cajun seasoning, seasoned black pepper, McCormick salt free onion & Herb, and McCormick salt free garlic & herb. If you want to keep it simple just sprinkle a little salt and pepper for taste. If you want to add a pinch of heat (spice), just add a small pinch of crushed red pepper. Sometimes I like to finish my green spinach off by squeezing a little bit of fresh lemon juice once it’s done.
Cooking spinach is super easy! Add as little or as much garlic as you like. You can cook these greens over medium heat, and don’t hesitate to turn down the heat if it’s wilting too fast for you or to avoid burning the garlic. When you sauté the garlic, it should only take a few seconds to a minute. Sauté the garlic until it becomes fragrant, after that add the spinach. Season the spinach to your liking and toss it into the olive oil and fresh garlic. If you want your greens to steam a little you can cover the pot with a lid. Keep an eye on the greens because they will wilt down fast. Serve the garlic spinach with some of your favorite dishes. Some protein options are pan seared steak, chicken, and fish such as cod or tilapia. Also, I recommend using fresh spinach for this recipe over frozen. It will taste so much better using fresh ingredients.
This is a quick and easy recipe that you can pair with your weeknight meals. It’s a simple recipe that will help you get your daily veggie intake. I hope you enjoy this recipe!
Garlic Spinach Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 to 1 ½ Ib Baby spinach leaves
- 1 Tbsp Olive oil
- 3 to 5 Cloves Garlic Chopped
- ½ to 1 tsp Cajun Seasoning or Salt
- 1 tsp Seasoned Black pepper
- ½ tsp McCormick Salt-Free Garlic & Herb
- ½ tsp McCormick Salt-Free Onion & Herb
- Optional: Pinch of Lemon Juice (Squeeze a pinch of fresh lemon juice over spinach once done)
Instructions
- Prep the spinach beforehand. Rinse well under cold water to make sure it's clean. Spin it dry in a salad spinner.
- Over medium heat, add the olive to a pot or skillet. Once the oil is hot, add the chopped garlic and sauté for a few seconds or until it becomes fragrant. (Keep an eye on the garlic so that you don’t burn it).
- Next, add all the spinach to the pot. Season the spinach with the dry seasonings and toss everything together.
- Stir the spinach consistently, it will begin to wilt down. It should take about a minute or two for the spinach to wilt down.
- Allow the spinach to cook until it’s at the desired texture you like.
- Once the spinach is done, turn off the stove and remove from heat.
- Optional: You may squeeze a pinch of lemon juice over the spinach once done. But this is completely optional.
- Serve immediately.
