Sautéed Spinach (No Water)

Ready in

12 mins

Cuisine

American

Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

7 min

Serving

4 People

Difficulty

Easy

Calories / Serving

~50 kcal
Recipe by Seasoned on Purpose on YouTube
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Step-by-Step Instructions

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  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.

  2. Add Onions

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

  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.

  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.

  5. Serve

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

Before You Cook

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  • 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)

Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

  • Add minced garlic for anCustomise

    Add minced garlic for an extra layer of flavor.

  • Use white onions instead ofIngredient swap

    Use white onions instead of red onions if preferred.

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • TipDo Not Add Water

    The spinach will release its own liquid as it cooks.

  • Flavour tipNutmeg Is a Key Ingredient

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

  • Flavour tipAdjust Seasoning Amounts to Your Personal Taste
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