Ingredients
- Serves 4 as a side
- 2 large bunches of spinach, or 1 bag of baby spinach
- Olive oil, extra virgin
- 3 cloves garlic, sliced
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
SIMPLY COOKED SPINACH WITH GARLIC
Method
- Remove any thick stalks of the spinach and discard
- Clean the spinach by filling up your sink with water and soaking the spinach to loosen any sand or dirt
- Drain the spinach and then repeat soaking and draining
- Put the spinach in a salad spinner to remove any excess moisture or any method that works for you
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet on medium high heat
- Add the garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until the garlic is just beginning to brown
- Add the spinach and be careful as it will spit a little
- Season with salt and freshly ground pepper
- Toss to combine and allow to wilt for a minute or two
- Serve immediately
Comments
It’s the simple things in life that we like and remember and this method is perfect for a quick side of vegetables.
Thanks to JANEFIELD HYDROPONICS for providing the spinach used in the demonstration.
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