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Sauteed Spinach

January 24, 2013 By Renee 31 Comments

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Did you ring in the New Year with greens? I did although it wasn’t the typical turnip or collard greens. My husband does not care for either one of those. Instead I made sauteed spinach to go with a pork roast and black-eyed peas. It was funny when I was cooking it because my husband said the house smells but not in a cake way. He didn’t mean in a bad way either. Just different. I certainly did bake a few cakes over the holidays and a couple since then (citrus mini bundts and walnut olive oil cake).

Sauteed spinach is something I discovered in my 20’s or later. Until then cooked spinach was terrible. All I ever had was the canned stuff. Blech. I remember when I was little and my dad would open a can and heat it up. I would not eat it for anything. There is no need to when you can saute up some fresh spinach. It’s so simple and quick to do. It’s also kinda fun to watch a big pile of spinach wilt down so small. It does take a lot of fresh spinach to get two servings. I use a couple of bags of baby spinach from the salad section. The convenience of it being pre-washed is nice. Otherwise, be sure to rinse it and dry it well.

How do you prefer spinach – raw or cooked? I like it both ways. I make spinach salad frequently and also use it in other dishes like a frittata. I want to try adding it in to pesto too. Do you have any other suggestions?

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Sauteed Spinach

A recipe for sauteed spinach using fresh baby spinach, olive oil, garlic, and garnished with toasted pine nuts.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Author Renee

Ingredients

  • 10 to 16 ounces fresh baby spinach
  • 1 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • Salt and pepper
  • Toasted pine nuts for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a deep saute pan or skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and minced garlic. Cook for a couple of minutes until the garlic is fragrant and the oil has warmed. Do not brown the garlic or it will become bitter. Add the spinach and toss frequently while cooking. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook until the spinach is completely wilted, it only takes a few minutes. Transfer spinach to a serving dish. Garnish with toasted pine nuts if desired. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

A recipe for sauteed spinach using fresh baby spinach, olive oil, garlic, and garnished with toasted pine nuts.

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Comments

  1. Anita at Hungry Couple says

    January 24, 2013 at 8:54 am

    That’s funny that he said the house smelled like something other than cake. 🙂 We’re big spinach eaters but we like it either completely raw or thoroughly cooked. Somehow we don’t care for the texture of partially wilted greens. But it’s a versatile green and there’s a lot you can do with it.

    Reply
    • Renee says

      January 26, 2013 at 1:05 pm

      You can cook the spinach further if you prefer. It only takes another minute or so.

      Reply
  2. Pam Rauber says

    January 24, 2013 at 10:52 am

    Hi Renee,
    I’ve been going through your blog and just wanted to tell you that your photography is fabulous. I like that you have incorporated gardening as well. Great work.

    Reply
    • Renee says

      January 26, 2013 at 1:05 pm

      Thank you Pam! I’m glad you visited and hope you will come back soon.

      Reply
  3. Silver Magpies says

    January 24, 2013 at 11:22 am

    I adore sautéed spinach, but never seem to have fresh spinach on hand when I want to make it. I now use frozen. O_O

    ~ Nan

    Reply
    • Renee says

      January 26, 2013 at 1:06 pm

      Thanks Nan! Just remember to add it to your shopping list and you will have fresh spinach to enjoy.

      Reply
  4. Terry B Gardner (@tbgdesign) says

    January 24, 2013 at 11:46 am

    Spinach is one of my favorite things….now, especially with the pine nuts. I put those things on everything!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      January 26, 2013 at 1:07 pm

      For some reason I think pine nuts and spinach go so well together. I love the extra crunch it adds to the dish too.

      Reply
  5. Kim says

    January 24, 2013 at 12:47 pm

    This recipe is quite similar to a cooking show we saw yesterday afternoon on television! We want to try this out as we love spinach in salads but were wondering what else could we do with it! Now we know 🙂 Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      January 26, 2013 at 1:07 pm

      Thanks Kim!

      Reply
  6. Lane @ Supper for a Steal says

    January 24, 2013 at 2:58 pm

    I love sauteed spinach. I buy those huge containers of organic spinach from costco and that will get me a few spinach salads and a few small servings of sauteed spinach for dinners. It is one of the easiest sides so we eat it a lot!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      January 26, 2013 at 1:08 pm

      The Costco near me changed to a business center and it is so different. I don’t have a membership anymore. I do miss all the great items they carry in the regular stores though. Maybe one day Costco will change back or open a regular store near me again.

      Reply
  7. The Ninja Baker says

    January 24, 2013 at 10:44 pm

    Love your recipe, Renee. Spinach + garlic + olive oil = winner!

    Growing up in Japan, fortunately, fresh spinach was readily available. To this day, I enjoy lightly steamed spinach with a splash of soy sauce garnished with sesame seeds.

    Reply
    • Renee says

      January 26, 2013 at 1:11 pm

      Oh yes, spinach with soy sauce and sesame seeds is wonderful. Thanks Kim!

      Reply
  8. Katherine G says

    January 25, 2013 at 11:46 am

    This sounds so delicious!! I love spinach.

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    • Renee says

      January 26, 2013 at 1:11 pm

      Thank you Katherine! I sure to love spinach too.

      Reply
  9. Buttoni says

    January 25, 2013 at 9:16 pm

    This sounds delicious with the pine nuts! I do a similar spinach dish but with pumpkin seeds: http://buttoni.wordpress.com/2011/05/16/balsamic-pumpkin-seed-spinach/ . I’ll have t get some pine nuts and try yours soon!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      January 26, 2013 at 1:11 pm

      Thank you! I’ll be sure to go and check out your recipe.

      Reply
  10. Dorothy at ShockinglyDelicious says

    January 26, 2013 at 9:13 am

    Just perfect!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      January 26, 2013 at 1:12 pm

      Thanks Dorothy!

      Reply
  11. Cut `n Clean Greens says

    January 26, 2013 at 9:19 am

    We love the simplicity of your dish! You are showing people that you don’t have to get complicated, fancy or spend a lot of time to achieve delicious greens. We’re going to feature this on our Facebook page and link here so people can see how you made it, and your lovely photography. If you wish, come LIKE us on Facebook for more recipes and tips on super healthy greens like kale, chard, beet, mustard, turnip, collard, escarole, dandelion, spinach and other green leafies.

    –Your friendly Southern California farmers at Cut `n Clean Greens
    https://www.facebook.com/Cut.n.Clean.Greens

    Reply
    • Renee says

      January 26, 2013 at 1:13 pm

      Thank you very much! I did like your facebook page and I really appreciate you sharing my post.

      Reply
  12. Alaiyo Kiasi says

    January 26, 2013 at 5:29 pm

    This is a delicious looking dish, Renee. Congrats on being featured on the Cut and Clean Greens Facebook page. Spinach is one of my fav greens, and I’ll have to give your recipe a try.

    Alaiyo

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    • Renee says

      January 27, 2013 at 7:55 am

      Thank you Alaiyo!

      Reply
  13. Karina says

    January 26, 2013 at 7:58 pm

    Hi! My kids will only eat spinach as a soup, which is how I love it too. My Mom’s recipe calls for cooking it in some water with a pinch of baking soda until cooked through, then draining it well and in the blender with water, milk, some flour to thicken it and into the same pot to simmer. When thickened add a bouillon cube or salt and pepper to taste. Of course a homemade broth will make it healthier, but it’s quite simple and quick as is and a great way to get my kids to eat spinach 😉

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    • Renee says

      January 27, 2013 at 7:57 am

      Thanks Karina! Your soup sounds interesting. I’ll have to give it a try because I love spinach in just about any way.

      Reply
  14. CJ at Food Stories says

    January 27, 2013 at 10:11 am

    Sauteed Spinach isn’t rocket science but it’s healthy & tasty – & your pic is beautiful 🙂

    Reply
    • Renee says

      January 27, 2013 at 10:19 am

      Thank you CJ!

      Reply
  15. amy @ fearless homemaker says

    January 28, 2013 at 6:17 pm

    Sauteed spinach is one of my all-time favorite side dishes. It’s so easy to make, so delicious AND so good for you. YUM!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      January 30, 2013 at 10:46 am

      Thank you Amy!

      Reply
  16. Ginny says

    March 19, 2013 at 6:10 pm

    I had a version of this at a restaurant in Richmond, VA and it was DELICIOUS! The chef added golden raisins to the sautee and it was amazing… My kids even loved it:)

    Reply

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