BLANCHED SPINACH WITH OLIVE OIL AND LEMON

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This vegetable side is simple and light -- the perfect accompaniment to a hearty meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 pounds baby spinach leaves, washed, with water still clinging to leaves
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 minced garlic clove
2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 lemon

Steps:

  • In a medium sauce pot over medium heat, add the spinach leaves and cook just until wilted.
  • In a medium saute pan on medium high heat, add extra virgin olive oil, then minced garlic. Saute 30 seconds.
  • Immediately pull spinach from pot and add it to saute pan with garlic. Saute 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper and squeeze 1/2 lemon juice over top. Serve.

reuben cavanagh
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I love the vibrant green color of this dish. It's so inviting and makes me want to eat it.


Earl Mixon
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This is a great recipe for beginners. It's simple to follow and the results are delicious.


SA Akash
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I'm definitely going to be making this recipe again and again. It's so easy and delicious.


Lumbih Faith
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I served this blanched spinach with grilled salmon and it was a perfect match. The flavors complemented each other perfectly.


Austin Coker
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I added a few cloves of minced garlic to the olive oil dressing and it was amazing. It really took the flavor up a notch.


Abdulsami Shaikh
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This is the perfect recipe for using up leftover spinach. I always have a bag of spinach in my fridge and I'm always looking for new ways to use it.


gurung Nana
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I'm not usually a fan of spinach, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious.


Hsaileng
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I made this recipe for a dinner party last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Manisha Kc
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The lemon and olive oil dressing really brightens up the spinach and makes it even more delicious.


Wahab Zar
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I love how simple this recipe is. It's perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight meal.


Arlenea Ponce De Leon
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This easy blanched spinach recipe is a fantastic side dish that will pair perfectly with any main course.


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