Not only does Popeye love it but we eat it regularly. Especially fresh spinach is great to serve with potatoes and a schnitzel. So, are you ready to learn how to cook spinach? Join me in the bistro kitchen!
Wash Fresh Spinach First
When I was a little kid, I remember that cooking spinach for dinner was a big deal. All of the leaves had to be washed first to remove all the sand.
Those days are long gone because you can buy it washed and cleaned in the store and that is half the battle.
I still wash my fresh spinach but it doesn’t contain a lot of rubbage anymore. It also has a lot of health benefits like vitamins, iron, and minerals.
Spinach Ingredients
To make the best side dish you need several ingredients. Put the following ingredients on your grocery shopping list:
- Fresh spinach
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Onion
- Splash of fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
How To Cook Spinach
To make this recipe start by preheating a cast-iron skillet. Add olive oil to the skillet on medium heat.
Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves and add to the skillet when the oil is hot.
Sauté the onion and garlic for about 1 minute to release the flavor and turn soft and translucent. Stir constantly to keep the onion and garlic from burning.
Add the spinach to the skillet and add a handful at a time use a wooden spoon to stir it through the pan so the spinach wilts, and cooks.
Keep on adding and stirring uncovered on medium-high so the spinach picks up the flavor of the garlic and onion.
Remove the skillet from the heat and let it sit for 2-3 minutes before you squeeze a touch of fresh lemon juice right out of the lemon on the spinach.
Stir to combine and add a pinch of salt and fresh pepper.
Is Spinach Keto?
Spinach fits perfectly in a keto diet or low-carb diet. It has very high nutrient levels and very low carb levels.
So, spinach but also other leafy greens are ideal. It boosts your vitamin intake as it contains lots of vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin K.
It is also an excellent source of iron.
How To Store Cooked Spinach?
If you cooked a lot of spinach and you have leftovers you have several ways to store them:
- Refrigerator – you can store it in the fridge for at least 2 days. Drain the spinach and store it in an airtight food container
- Freezer – when you have cooked spinach and want to store it the best way is to store it in an airtight container and pop it in the freezer for up to 2 months
How To Reheat Cooked Spinach
If you want to reheat cooked spinach you have several ways:
- Cast-iron skillet – preheat a skillet to medium and add a little bit of oil. Add the leftover spinach and stir continuously until warm
- Air Fryer – you can reheat leftover spinach in an Air Fryer. Preheat the Air Fryer to 350℉/175℃. Put the spinach in a cake barrel and cover it with foil or use a baking basket with a lid. Heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until warm. Stir before serving
- Oven – you can also reheat spinach in the oven. Put the leftover spinach in an oven dish and cover with foil. Preheat your oven to 375℉/190℃ and heat for 3 to 4 minutes or until warm
- Microwave – finally reheat spinach in the microwave. Put the spinach in a microwave-safe dish. Heat for 30 seconds and check to see if the spinach is warm. Repeat in 30 seconds bursts until the spinach is warm
Other Great Side Dishes
If you like this side dish you will love these side dishes even more:
- Mashed potatoes
- Baked potatoes
- Scalloped potatoes
- Cheesy garlic green beans
- Honey garlic carrots
- Air Fryer spinach
I hope you enjoy this vegetable side dish recipe as much as I do!
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How To Cook Spinach
Yield: 3
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes
If you are wondering how to cook spinach the easy way? Take a look at this easy how-to recipe. Done in no time and super easy to make.
Ingredients
- 16 oz spinach fresh, washed (450 grams)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 onion
- Splash of fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet on medium heat. Chop the onion and mince 2 cloves and add when the oil is hot
- Saute the onion and garlic for about 1 minute to release the flavor, constantly stirring to keep the garlic from burning
- Add the spinach, a handful at a time, and add another handful as spinach wilts, and cook
- Repeat until all the spinach is added. Stir on medium-high heat for only 1 minute, constantly stirring, uncovered
- Remove from heat and let it sit for 2-3 minutes before adding a touch of fresh lemon juice right out of the lemon. Stir to combine
- Taste the spinach, and add a pinch of salt and pepper. Ready to serve
Notes
Do not use bottled lemon juice (it's too acidic).
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 3 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 132Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 206mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 4gSugar: 2gProtein: 5g
Please note: Nutrition information isn’t always accurate.
