Best 9 Lemon Garlic Spinach Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to savor the delightful flavors of Lemon Garlic Spinach, a vibrant side dish that will elevate any meal with its zesty and aromatic charm. This versatile recipe offers a symphony of flavors, textures, and nutrients, making it a perfect accompaniment to a wide variety of main courses. Whether you prefer a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion feast, this dish delivers both convenience and culinary excellence. Discover the secrets to creating the perfect Lemon Garlic Spinach, with variations ranging from a classic sautéed version to a creamy, cheesy delight. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and indulge in a healthy and flavorful side dish that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SAUTEED SPINACH WITH GARLIC AND LEMON



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This is a quick, healthy and tasty side dish for chicken and steak dishes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
3 to 4 bunches (2 1/2 pounds total) flat-leaf spinach, trimmed and cleaned, with some water still clinging
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant and beginning to brown, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, remove garlic and discard.
  • Raise heat to high. Add spinach to skillet gradually, waiting for one batch to wilt before adding the next. Cook, tossing, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Drain liquid from skillet; add lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 6 g

LEMON-GARLIC TILAPIA WITH SPINACH



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 5-ounce tilapia fillets
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, plus wedges for serving
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 5-ounce package baby spinach (about 8 cups)

Steps:

  • Pat the tilapia dry with paper towels, then season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Spread the flour on a plate; dredge the tilapia in the flour, tapping off the excess. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tilapia and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate; tent with foil to keep warm. Wipe out the skillet.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until it starts browning, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth, wine, and lemon zest and juice. Increase the heat to high, bring to a boil and cook until the liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Add the butter and whisk until slightly thickened, about 1 minute; stir in the parsley.
  • Meanwhile, toss the spinach with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and a few grinds of pepper. Divide among plates, top with the fish and drizzle with some pan sauce. Serve with lemon wedges.

LEMON AND GARLIC CHICKEN WITH SPICED SPINACH



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This is a heavenly combination; I'm not sure what I like best, the subtly spiced spinach or the chicken. They make a great combo. When you add the rinsed spinach to the pan after cooking the chicken it will wilt in the liquid left on the leaves after washing, and it will deglaze the pan at the same time.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, quick, main course

Time 30m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (most weigh 8 to 10 ounces)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced or pureed
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 generous bunch spinach, stemmed and washed well in 2 changes water, or 2 6-ounce bags baby spinach, washed
2 allspice berries, lightly toasted and ground
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds or cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Salt to taste
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or a gluten-free flour such as rice flour or corn flour
2 tablespoons grapeseed, sunflower or canola oil

Steps:

  • Stir together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Cut each chicken breast into 2 equal pieces (3 if they are 12 ounces or more) and place in the bowl. Stir together and refrigerate 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Combine ground allspice, coriander or cumin, and cinnamon in a small bowl or ramekin and set aside.
  • Remove chicken from the marinade and pat dry (discard marinade). Place two sheets of plastic wrap (1 large sheet if you have extra-wide wrap) on your work surface, overlapping slightly, to make 1 wide sheet, and brush lightly with olive oil. Place a piece of chicken in the middle of plastic sheet and brush lightly with oil. Cover the chicken with another wide layer of plastic wrap. Working from the center to the outside, pound chicken breast with the flat side of a meat tenderizer until about 1/4 inch thick. (Don't pound too hard or you'll tear the meat. If that happens it won't be the end of the world, you'll just have a few pieces to cook.) Repeat with the remaining chicken breast pieces.
  • Season pounded chicken breasts with salt and pepper on one side only. Dredge lightly in the flour (you won't use all of it).
  • Turn oven on low. Heat a wide, heavy skillet over high heat and add the oil. When oil is hot, place one or two pieces of chicken in the pan - however many will fit without crowding the pan. Cook for for 1 1/2 minutes until bottom is browned in spots. Turn over and brown on other side, about 1 1/2 minutes. (Do not overcook or chicken will be dry.) Transfer to a platter or sheet pan and keep warm in the oven. If there is more than a tablespoon of fat in the pan, pour some (but not all) of it off into a jar or bowl.
  • Turn burner heat down to medium. Add ground spices to the pan and when they begin to sizzle add spinach and salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon and deglazing the bottom of the pan with the liquid that comes off the spinach, until spinach wilts, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to a platter or to plates and serve with the chicken.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 333, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 591 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

SPINACH WITH LEMON & GARLIC



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Make and share this Spinach with Lemon & Garlic recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 16m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon, zest of
salt & pepper
1 1/2 lbs fresh spinach, qashed,stems removed

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pan or wok and saute the garlic until golden.
  • Turn heat to medium and add the lemon juice, zest, salt& pepper& spinach.
  • Stir the spinach until barely wilted.
  • Serve immediately, lifting the spinach out with tongs.
  • Leave the liquid behind.
  • Check your seasoning.

STIR-FRIED SPINACH WITH GARLIC AND LEMON ZEST



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This recipe comes from Williams-Sonoma Essentials of Healthful Cooking. According to the intro they gave to the recipe "Spinach is one of the most nutritious vegetables." It went on to say that when it was cooked its nutrients become even more concentrated. It is high in iron, potassium and vitamins A and C; the leaves are rich in leutine and zeaxathin, phytochemicals that protect vision. Besides being healthy it is delicious!

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Spinach

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs spinach
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
kosher salt, to taste
ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Carefully rinse the spinach in several changes of water.
  • Discard the tough stems and any damaged leaves, drain briefly in a colander, shaking off excess water.
  • Over medium-high heat, in a deep sauté pan or wok, combine the olive oil, lemon zest and garlic.
  • After about 30 seconds, the garlic should begin to sizzle; immediately stir in the damp spinach and using tongs or 2 wooden spoons, toss and stir quickly until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Transfer the spinach to a warmed serving dish and sprinkle with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of fresh pepper.
  • Serve at once.

SPINACH WITH GARLIC AND LEMON



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     side dish

Time 5m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 teaspoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
16 cups spinach leaves, stemmed, washed and torn
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large skillet. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly for 20 seconds. Add the spinach by handfuls, tossing it in the skillet, until all of it fits. Cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and toss in the remaining oil and lemon juice, and the salt and pepper. Divide among 4 plates and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 64, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 307 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

BROWN RICE WITH SAUTEED SPINACH, LEMON AND GARLIC RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Brown Rice with Sauteed Spinach, Lemon and Garlic Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by Lady Butterfly

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup quick-cooking brown or white rice
3 tablespoons Crisco® Pure Olive Oil
2 cups packed fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. Heat oil in large skillet. Add cooked rice, spinach, walnuts, lemon peel, garlic, rosemary and salt. Sauté 2 to 3 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Serve warm. Serving Size (1/6 of recipe), Calories 180 (Calories from Fat 120), Total Fat 13g (Saturated Fat 1.5g, Trans Fat 0g), Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 110mg, Total Carbohydrate 13g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 0g), Protein 3g; Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 6%, Vitamin C 4%, Calcium 2%, Iron 4%. *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

SPICE-RUBBED ROASTED SALMON WITH LEMON-GARLIC SPINACH



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From Cooking Light December 2007. Don't let the mix of spices fool you, this one is a keeper. The smell and flavor is amazing. Definitely a restaurant quality dish. The spinach... I just found a new favorite way to prepare fresh cooked spinach. I hope you enjoy as much as I did! Served with garlic mashed potatoes. Note: I forgot to add the fresh cilantro; looking forward to making this again and tasting it with the cilantro garnish.

Provided by Larawithoutau

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 27m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 (2 1/4 lb) wild caught salmon fillets
2 cups thinly sliced sweet onions
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 (6 ounce) packages fresh Baby Spinach
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
lemon wedge (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • To prepare salmon, combine first 6 ingredients; rub spice mixture evenly over fish. Place onion in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Place fish on top of onion; bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or until desired degree of doneness.
  • To prepare spinach, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic to pan; cook 1 minute. Add half of spinach; cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently. Add remaining spinach; cook 4 minutes or until wilted, stirring frequently. Sprinkle spinach mixture with rind and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir in juice; remove from heat.
  • Place salmon on a platter. Arrange onions and spinach evenly around salmon. Sprinkle salmon with chopped fresh cilantro. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

MASHED WHITE BEANS WITH SPINACH, GARLIC, AND LEMON



Mashed White Beans with Spinach, Garlic, and Lemon image

10 minutes to pure bliss. This deceptively simple dish comes together uber quickly. And though it might not be much to look at, trust me. It tastes utterly divine.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for drizzling over the top
2 cups packed baby spinach (roughly chopped)
2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 2 medium garlic cloves)
1 lemon (medium size will do, zested and halved)
2 cups cooked cannellini beans (or 1 15-ounce can, drained)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt (plus more for sprinkling on top)
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into In a medium saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the spinach, garlic, and lemon zest. Saute, stirring occasionally, until spinach is wilted, about 1 minute.
  • Add the beans, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and a couple turns of freshly ground black pepper. Mash beans with a fork until the consistency of (very) lumpy mashed potatoes.
  • Divide between two bowls (or just pile them into one bowl and keep them all to yourself). Squeeze a lemon half over each serving, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with a little more salt and pepper to taste. Serve at once.

Tips:

  • Selecting Fresh Spinach: Choose spinach with bright green leaves and avoid wilted or yellowing ones.
  • Prepping Spinach: Thoroughly rinse spinach leaves in cold water to remove any dirt or debris. Remove tough stems and coarsely chop the leaves.
  • Garlic and Lemon Zest: Use fresh garlic and lemon zest for the best flavor. Finely mince the garlic and grate the lemon zest directly into the dish.
  • Cooking Spinach: Wilt spinach quickly over medium-high heat. Stir constantly to prevent overcooking and maintain its vibrant color.
  • Seasoning: Add salt and pepper to taste. You can also incorporate red pepper flakes or chili powder for a spicy kick.
  • Serving Suggestions: Lemon garlic spinach pairs well with grilled or roasted chicken, fish, or tofu. It can also be served as a side dish with pasta or rice.

Conclusion:

This versatile and flavorful lemon garlic spinach recipe is a quick and easy side dish that complements a variety of main courses. With its vibrant color, zesty lemon flavor, and subtle garlic undertones, it's a delightful addition to any meal. Experiment with different ingredients, such as adding toasted pine nuts or crumbled feta cheese, to create your own personalized spinach dish. Enjoy this healthy and delicious recipe as a delightful accompaniment to your favorite proteins and grains.

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