Here at Growing Up Garlicky, we don’t have a ton of recipes for side dishes. So, I’m working to change that. This recipe for buttery sautéed spinach is so quick and easy. It’s one of my favorite vegetable sides to make because it’s so flavorful and it pairs nicely with nearly any dish. You’ll have a delicious side dish in 10 minutes tops. So here’s how you do it!
Special Ingredients or Equipment Needed
There likely isn’t any kitchen equipment you’ll need for sautéed spinach that you don’t already have in your kitchen. Most of the items you’ll need are standard for any kitchen. That being said, here are the cooking utensils and equipment I recommend having:
As far as ingredients go, there aren’t any ingredients that aren’t super common. Everything should be able to be purchased from your local grocery store.
Pictures of Buttery Sautéed Spinach
As you can see, there really isn’t much to it. You melt some butter, add garlic and red onions, and then sauté your spinach at the end with some seasonings!
Recipe
Buttery Sautéed Spinach
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups packed baby spinach, finely chopped
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter over medium high heat in a non-stick pan.
- Add onion and garlic and sauté until the onion has softened, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add spinach and toss well with garlic butter mixture. Sauté until just wilted, stirring frequently about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste and give everything a big stir to evenly distribute seasonings.
- Serve and enjoy!
This recipe only takes about 10 minutes to make and is SUCH an easy and nutritious dish. Spinach is packed with vitamins and minerals. It is such a versatile vegetable that can be used in so many ways. But personally, sautéed spinach is my favorite because it’s so flavorful!
If you enjoy this side dish, let me know in the comments below! I would love to hear what dishes you pair it with. Also, make sure you follow Growing Up Garlicky for weekly updates. That way you’ll always be notified when new delicious recipes are available. You can also check out my recipes page or any of the links below. Thanks everyone for reading!
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