Quick and Easy Sautéed Spinach

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Learn how to sauté spinach in olive oil with this easy recipe. Garlic salt and Parmesan cheese add lots of flavor.

Submitted by Denee
Updated on February 7, 2023
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 (10 ounce) bag spinach leaves

  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic salt

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients gathered to make sautéed spinach.

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  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add spinach, cover, and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in garlic salt; cover and cook for 5 minutes more; remove from heat and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

    Olive oil heated in skillet, spinach added, then garlic salt stirred in.

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    Sautéed spinach done cooking.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

75 Calories
5g Fat
3g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 75
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 831mg 36%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 5g 9%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 141mg 11%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 408mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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