Sauteed Baby Spinach With A Kick Recipes

SAUTEED BABY SPINACH AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Heat oil In a large lidded sauce pan over a medium heat.
• Add garlic and toss (or stir) until it just starts to turn color.
• Remove from heat and IMMEDIATEY add spinach.
• Toss with a set of tongs to coat the spinach with oil/garlic.
• Salt to taste, some folks like it with a just a bit of fresh grated nutmeg.
• Cover and let sit for a couple minutes, toss again and serve.
• It should just be slightly warmed and retain it's crunch.

SAUTEED BABY SPINACH WITH A KICK

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and heat oil.
• Add the sliced mushrooms, onion and garlic. Cover skillet and cook until soft and mushrooms start to release their juices.
• Remove lid and add the baby spinach and red pepper flakes; stir.
• Replace the lid and allow to cook for about 3 minutes.
• Remove lid and stir; continue to sautee, uncovered, for another 2-3 minutes or until wilted to your liking.
• Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.

SAUTEED BABY SPINACH WITH GARLIC, MUSHROOMS AND BEANS

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet.
• Add chopped garlic and stir a minute or two. Add sliced mushrooms and stir until garlic begins to turn golden. Add spinach and cannellini. Continue to stir until beans are warm and spinach is wilting. Remove to a plate and season to taste. Serve immediately.

GARLIC SAUTEED SPINACH

Steps:

• Rinse the spinach well in cold water to make sure it's very clean. Spin it dry in a salad spinner, leaving just a little water clinging to the leaves.
• In a very large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil and saute the garlic over medium heat for about 1 minute, but not until it's browned. Add all the spinach, the salt, and pepper to the pot, toss it with the garlic and oil, cover the pot, and cook it for 2 minutes. Uncover the pot, turn the heat on high, and cook the spinach for another minute, stirring with a wooden spoon, until all the spinach is wilted. Using a slotted spoon, lift the spinach to a serving bowl and top with the butter, a squeeze of lemon, and a sprinkling of sea or kosher salt. Serve hot.