Name: Sautéed Spinach (No Water)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 4 People
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 10-12 oz Fresh Spinach; 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil; 1/4 cup, finely chopped Red Onion; 1 teaspoon Basil; 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg; 1 teaspoon Garlic Pepper; 1/2 teaspoon Sage; to taste Salt

Ready in

12 mins

Cuisine

American

Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

7 min

Serving

4 People

Calories / Serving

~50 kcal

Recipe by Seasoned on Purpose on YouTube

Recipe Summary

This recipe demonstrates how to prepare delicious sautéed spinach without adding any water. By cooking the spinach over medium heat with oil and seasonings, it naturally releases its own liquid, resulting in a flavorful and tender side dish.

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All Ingredients - Main Ingredients

Fresh Spinach 10-12 oz
Vegetable Oil 1 tablespoon
Red Onion 1/4 cup, finely chopped
Basil 1 teaspoon
Nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon
Garlic Pepper 1 teaspoon
Sage 1/2 teaspoon
Salt to taste

Tools You'll Need

Pot
Pan
Spatula

Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps

No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Spinach and Oil

Place the fresh spinach in a large pot or deep pan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over the spinach.

Step 2: Add Onions

Add the finely chopped red onion (or white onion) to the pot with the spinach.

Step 3: Season the Spinach

Season the spinach mixture with 1 teaspoon of basil, 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg, 1 teaspoon of garlic pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of sage. Add salt to taste.

Step 4: Sauté Until Wilted

Cook the spinach on medium heat, stirring occasionally with a wooden spatula, for about . Continue cooking until all the spinach leaves are thoroughly wilted and have released their own liquid. No additional water is needed for this process.

Step 5: Serve

Once cooked, serve the delicious sautéed spinach hot as a healthy and flavorful side dish.

Pro Tips

• Do not add water; the spinach will release its own liquid as it cooks.

• Nutmeg is a key ingredient that enhances the natural flavor of spinach.

• Adjust seasoning amounts to your personal taste.

Recipe Variations

• Add minced garlic for an extra layer of flavor.

• Use white onions instead of red onions if preferred.

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