Sautéed Spinach with Garlic
Fresh spinach wilted in olive oil with sliced garlic, finished with a squeeze of lemon. Serves 2.
TOTAL TIME
12 min
ACTIVE TIME
7 min 55s
QUANTITY
~365 g
DIFFICULTY
Medium
CUISINE
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Who’s eating
A
Cooking for A typical adult.
This may be a little light — some at the table might still be peckish.
Ingredients0/6
Tools0/8
Ingredients0/6 gathered · 2 servings
300g
2clove
1tbsp
1pinch
1pinch
0.5piece| # | Product | Quantity | Notes | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 300g | — | — | |
| 2 | | 2clove | — | — | |
| 3 | | 1tbsp | — | — | |
| 4 | | 1pinch | — | — | |
| 5 | | 1pinch | — | — | |
| 6 | | 0.5piece | — | — |
Tools8 items
Serveware1 item
Procedure16 steps
1 of 16
Put the spinach in the colander.
Spinach · 300 g
⏱ 10s
ResultSpinach2 of 16
Rinse it under cold running water.
⏱ 1 min
ResultRinsed spinach4 of 16
Meanwhile, lay the garlic cloves on the chopping board.
Garlic · 2 clove
⏱ 5s
ResultGarlic5 of 16
Crush each clove lightly with the flat of the knife and pull off the skin.
⏱ 30s
ResultPeeled garlic cloves7 of 16
Put the olive oil in the large frying pan.
Extra-virgin olive oil · 1 tbsp
⏱ 5s
ResultMeasured oil8 of 16
Heat over a medium heat for 1 minute.
⏱ 1 min
ResultHot oil10 of 16
Fry for 30 seconds, stirring, until just golden.
⏱ 30s
ResultGolden garlic12 of 16
Turn it with the tongs for 2 to 3 minutes, until just wilted.
⏱ 2 min 30s
ResultWilted spinach13 of 16
Add a pinch of salt.
Salt · 1 pinch⏱ 5s
ResultSalted spinach14 of 16
Add a pinch of pepper.
Ground black pepper · 1 pinch⏱ 5s
ResultSeasoned spinach15 of 16
Lay the lemon half on the board.
Lemon · 0.5 piece⏱ 5s
ResultLemonTotal Time12 min
| # | Product | Tool | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300 g | | Put the spinach in the colander.⏱ 10sResultSpinach |
| 2 | — | | Rinse it under cold running water.⏱ 1 minResultRinsed spinach |
| 3 | — | | Leave to drain for 3 minutes.⏱ 3 minResultDrained spinachused in step 11 |
| 4 | 2 clove | | Meanwhile, lay the garlic cloves on the chopping board.⏱ 5sResultGarlic |
| 5 | Garlicstep 4 | | Crush each clove lightly with the flat of the knife and pull off the skin.⏱ 30sResultPeeled garlic cloves |
| 6 | Peeled garlic clovesstep 5 | | Slice them thinly.⏱ 40sResultThinly sliced garlicused in step 9 |
| 7 | 1 tbsp | | Put the olive oil in the large frying pan.⏱ 5sResultMeasured oil |
| 8 | — | | Heat over a medium heat for 1 minute.⏱ 1 minResultHot oil |
| 9 | Thinly sliced garlicstep 6 | | Add the garlic.⏱ 5sResultGarlic in oil |
| 10 | — | | Fry for 30 seconds, stirring, until just golden.⏱ 30sResultGolden garlic |
| 11 | Drained spinachstep 3 | | Add the spinach a handful at a time.⏱ 30sResultSpinach and garlic |
| 12 | — | | Turn it with the tongs for 2 to 3 minutes, until just wilted.⏱ 2 min 30sResultWilted spinach |
| 13 | 1 pinch | | Add a pinch of salt.⏱ 5sResultSalted spinach |
| 14 | 1 pinch | | Add a pinch of pepper.⏱ 5sResultSeasoned spinach |
| 15 | 0.5 piece | | Lay the lemon half on the board.⏱ 5sResultLemon |
| 16 | Lemonstep 15 |  | Squeeze the juice over the spinach.⏱ 15sResultSpinach with lemon |
| Total Time | 12 min | ||
Serving
- Lift onto a warm serving dish with the tongs, leaving any liquid behind, and serve.
Nutritionper serving
Estimated · pre-cooking · 100% ingredients covered
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| 108kcal | |
| 5g | |
| 8g | |
| 1g | |
| 9g | |
| 1g | |
| 4g | |
| 190mg |
Ingredients0/6
Tools0/8
Recipe
Sautéed Spinach with Garlic
Fresh spinach wilted in olive oil with sliced garlic, finished with a squeeze of lemon. Serves 2.
What you’ll doYou will rinse and drain the spinach, fry sliced garlic in olive oil, wilt the spinach in a few handfuls, then season and finish with lemon juice.
Serves2
Total12 min
LevelMedium
Ingredients
- Spinach300 g
- Garlic2 clove
- Extra-virgin olive oil1 tbsp
- Salt1 pinch
- Ground black pepper1 pinch
- Lemon0.5 piece
Tools
TongsServing dishLarge frying panChef's knifeCitrus juicerWooden spoonColanderChopping board
Method
1
Put the spinach in the colander.
10sColanderSpinach · 300 g
2
Rinse it under cold running water.
1 minColander
3
Leave to drain for 3 minutes.
Result · Drained spinach · used in step 11
3 minColander
4
Meanwhile, lay the garlic cloves on the chopping board.
5sChopping boardGarlic · 2 clove
5
Crush each clove lightly with the flat of the knife and pull off the skin.
30sChopping board, Chefs knifeGarlic · step 4
6
Slice them thinly.
Result · Thinly sliced garlic · used in step 9
40sChopping board, Chefs knifePeeled garlic cloves · step 5
7
Put the olive oil in the large frying pan.
5sLarge frying panExtra-virgin olive oil · 1 tbsp
8
Heat over a medium heat for 1 minute.
1 minLarge frying pan
9
Add the garlic.
5sLarge frying panThinly sliced garlic · step 6
10
Fry for 30 seconds, stirring, until just golden.
30sLarge frying pan, Wooden spoon
11
Add the spinach a handful at a time.
30sLarge frying pan, TongsDrained spinach · step 3
12
Turn it with the tongs for 2 to 3 minutes, until just wilted.
2 min 30sLarge frying pan, Tongs
13
Add a pinch of salt.
5sLarge frying panSalt · 1 pinch
14
Add a pinch of pepper.
5sLarge frying panGround black pepper · 1 pinch
15
Lay the lemon half on the board.
5sChopping boardLemon · 0.5 piece
16
Squeeze the juice over the spinach.
15sLarge frying pan, Citrus juicerLemon · step 15
17
Lift onto a warm serving dish with the tongs, leaving any liquid behind, and serve.
Result · Spinach with lemon
20sServing dish, TongsSpinach with lemon · step 16
Printed 18 October 2026