Best 19 Spinach Saute Recipes

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**Spinach Sauté: A Nutritious and Versatile Dish with Endless Culinary Possibilities**

Spinach sauté is a classic dish that combines the goodness of fresh spinach with a variety of flavorful ingredients. This simple yet versatile dish can be enjoyed as a side dish, a main course, or even as a filling for various culinary creations. With its vibrant green color and slightly bitter taste, spinach sauté offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures that makes it a favorite among health-conscious individuals and food enthusiasts alike. This article presents a collection of delectable spinach sauté recipes that cater to diverse dietary preferences and culinary skills. From a basic sautéed spinach recipe to variations featuring garlic, lemon, pine nuts, and more, these recipes offer a range of options to suit every taste and occasion. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this comprehensive guide will provide you with the inspiration and instructions you need to create a delicious and nutritious spinach sauté dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

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

MUSHROOM AND SPINACH SAUTE



Mushroom and Spinach Saute image

Mushrooms and spinach make a super fast combination that's perfect for two. It's easy to double or triple for a crowd. -Pauline Howard, Lago Vista, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 package (5 to 6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; saute until tender, about 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add spinach in batches; cook and stir until wilted, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0mg cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPINACH & FETA SAUTE



Spinach & Feta Saute image

With just the right level of garlic and a pleasant mix of cheese and almonds, this quick side will brighten any plate. You could also try it stuffed in a filet. -Sharon Delaney-Chronis, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add spinach and almonds; saute 2 minutes longer or just until spinach is wilted. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts :

HONEY LEMON GLAZED SALMON WITH SPINACH SAUTE



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Full of fresh flavors.

Provided by Mazola

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Mazola®

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lemon
¼ cup honey
1 pound salmon fillets
Freshly ground Spice Islands® Black Pepper Adjustable Grinder
1 ½ teaspoons Mazola® Corn Oil
½ cup thinly sliced red onions
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 (5 ounce) package fresh baby spinach
¼ cup dry white wine
¼ teaspoon Spice Islands® Crushed Red Pepper
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chopped, toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Grate zest from lemon; set aside. Squeeze 1 tablespoon lemon juice into a small bowl. Add honey and mix well. Line a baking sheet with foil; spray foil with cooking spray. Place salmon fillets on baking sheet. Generously season with black pepper. Drizzle with half of the honey mixture. Roast salmon for 10 to 12 minutes or until fish is lightly browned and flakes easily. Brush on remaining glaze as needed. For a browner glaze, broil on HIGH the last few minutes of cooking.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic and saute 3 to 5 minutes. Add spinach and white wine. Continue to saute until spinach is wilted and most of the liquid has evaporated. Stir in 1 teaspoon lemon zest, crushed red pepper and salt. Divide spinach evenly on top of salmon fillets; sprinkle with pine nuts. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Carbohydrate 24.5 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 171 mg, Sugar 18.4 g

FENNEL SPINACH SAUTE



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Spinach and fennel are two of my favorite veggies, so I'm always looking for new ways to use them. This is an amazing side dish, but if you slice the fennel a bit smaller, it also makes a great stuffing for chicken breasts or beef tenderloin. -Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons butter
1 cup thinly sliced fennel bulb
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 garlic clove, minced
6 cups fresh baby spinach
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add fennel and onion; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add remaining ingredients; cook and stir just until spinach is wilted, 4-5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges

FLOUNDER SAUTE WITH MUSHROOMS AND WILTED SPINACH



Flounder Saute With Mushrooms And Wilted Spinach image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, main course

Time 10m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 3-to-4-ounce flounder fillets or 2 8-ounce fillets, split down the center
3 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 lemon
1 scallion, trimmed and minced
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup dry white wine
4 cups torn spinach leaves, cleaned and dried

Steps:

  • Place the flour on a plate and season with salt and pepper. Lightly dust the flounder on both sides with the seasoned flour. Heat 2 teaspoons of the olive oil in a large, heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place the flounder in the pan and saute on one side for about 90 seconds. Turn the fish over. Squeeze the lemon juice on the fish and sprinkle the scallions evenly over the fillets. Cook for 30 seconds and divide among 4 warm plates.
  • Place the remaining teaspoon of olive oil in the skillet. Add the mushrooms and season them lightly with salt and pepper. Saute until soft, shaking the pan constantly, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the wine, increase the heat to high and continue to cook for about 1 minute, until the smell of alcohol disappears. Remove the pan from the heat, add the spinach and toss quickly until it barely wilts. Taste and season again with salt and pepper. Divide the spinach over each flounder fillet and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 235, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 756 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

CHORIZO, SPINACH AND CHICKPEA SAUTE



Chorizo, Spinach and Chickpea Saute image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     side-dish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 pound Mexican chorizo, casing removed
One 19-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/4 onion, sliced
1 cup diced button mushrooms
1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 pounds fresh baby spinach
1/4 cup chicken stock
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Put 1 tablespoon olive oil in saute pan, add chorizo, breaking apart as it cooks. When cooked through, remove and drain on paper towels. Add drained chickpeas directly to pan and saute until lightly browned, approximately 5 minutes.
  • Remove from pan, set aside. In same pan, add another tablespoon olive oil and saute the onions, mushrooms, and artichoke hearts until the onions are translucent. Add garlic, when just starting to gain color, add in spinach and chicken stock. Cover and let wilt on medium-low flame. Add in chorizo and chick peas, season to taste with salt and pepper
  • Garnish with Parmesan.

SPINACH AND FETA SAUTE



Spinach and Feta Saute image

Bring home fresh baby spinach and sharp crumbled feta for this simple, mouthwatering accompaniment to chicken or fish.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbsp. olive oil
6 oz. fresh baby spinach
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, sauté garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add spinach and almonds; sauté 2 minutes longer or just until spinach is wilted. Sprinkle with cheese.

ZUCCHINI RIBBON AND SPINACH SAUTE



Zucchini Ribbon and Spinach Saute image

Serving this dish with fresh grilled fish is a perfect combination. Zucchini can be grilled, fried, sauteed, or eaten raw in a salad. I grew up eating zucchini and eggs for breakfast, and now I just love making pasta with this versatile vegetable!

Provided by Cindy Anschutz Barbieri

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil, or more as needed
1 zucchini, sliced into long ribbons with vegetable peeler or knife
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups baby spinach, or more to taste
½ cup thinly sliced basil leaves
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini and garlic to the hot oil. Use tongs to turn zucchini and garlic to coat with oil, about 30 seconds. Stir in spinach and cook 2 minutes. Add basil, sunflower seeds, salt, and pepper and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a large platter and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 599.2 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

SPINACH SAUTE



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This recipe, as are most I have, was given to me by my mother, and is really simple and very tasty as a creamy citrus addition to fish or chicken.

Provided by Larry Jamison

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 18m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

⅛ cup water
1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed and stemmed
⅓ cup cream cheese, softened
1 pinch salt
4 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Bring the water to a boil in a skillet over medium heat. Add spinach all at once, and reduce heat slightly. Cover, and let cook for about 3 minutes, or until spinach is not quite tender.
  • Stir in the cream cheese and lemon juice, and season with salt. Cook, stirring, until the cream cheese is melted and well blended. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 21.3 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 317.4 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

BRUSSEL LEAF AND BABY SPINACH SAUTé



Brussel Leaf and Baby Spinach Sauté image

Provided by Sara Forte

Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Side     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Fall     Vegan     Brussels Sprout     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound brussels sprouts
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine or champagne vinegar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
4 cups baby spinach
2 generous pinches of sea salt
1/2 cup Marcona almonds

Steps:

  • Working with one brussels sprout at a time, peel each individual leaf, starting from the outside and working toward the middle. Continue to peel until you get to the tough core where it is just too tight to pull any more leaves. Discard the core and put the leaves in a big bowl. Repeat with the remaining brussels sprouts.
  • Over medium heat, warm the olive oil in a large frying pan. Add all of the brussels leaves and sauté for about 30 seconds. Add the vinegar and maple syrup and toss to coat. Add the spinach to the pan and toss until it is just barely wilted. It is better just slightly underdone in this case, as it will continue to cook in its own heat.
  • Sprinkle with the salt and Marcona almonds and serve immediately.

SICILIAN SPINACH SAUTé



Sicilian Spinach Sauté image

Categories     Cheese     Garlic     Side     Sauté     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Currant     Spinach     Capers     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 10-ounce packages ready-to-use spinach leaves
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1/2 cup dried currants
3 tablespoons drained capers
1/2 cup coarsely grated Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Combine spinach and 1/4 cup water in heavy large pot over high heat. Toss until spinach wilts but is still bright green, about 3 minutes. Transfer spinach to colander; press to release excess liquid.
  • Heat oil in same pot over medium heat. Add garlic; stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add currants and capers and stir 1 minute. Mix in spinach, then cheese and toss until heated through, about 1 minute. Season spinach to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

SPINACH SAUTE WITH BROWN BUTTER & GARLIC



Spinach Saute With Brown Butter & Garlic image

This quick-cooking vegetable accompaniment is best with tender, young spinach. Recipe from Fine Cooking

Provided by riffraff

Categories     Spinach

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, gently crushed and peeled
10 -12 ounces spinach, thick stems trimmed, leaves washed and dried well
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 lemon, halved

Steps:

  • In a large saute pan over medium heat, melt the butter with the garlic until the butter is golden brown and smells nutty; make sure the garlic doesn't burn.
  • Raise the heat to high and add the spinach, in batches if need be, flipping and stirring, until just barely wilted, about 1 minute Take the pan off the heat; remove the garlic.
  • Season the spinach with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon.
  • Toss and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.3, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 114.8, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 4, Sugar 1.4, Protein 4.7

SAUTE SPINACH WITH GARLIC



Saute Spinach with Garlic image

Recipe from Martha Stewart. I am not an avid Martha fan, but this spinach dish is fragrant with garlic, but without the fat, and easy. I think it's better than spinach salad because you don't even have to dry them and comparing with with the calories you get with salad dressing, this "sauted" spinach is practically calorie-free!

Provided by Izzy Knight

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, sliced thinly lenthwise
2 lbs fresh spinach, washed and leaves damp
salt & freshly ground black pepper
cooking spray

Steps:

  • In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add garlic, and cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer garlic to paper towels; reserve.
  • Discard oil.
  • Spray pan with cooking spray, and heat over medium heat.
  • Coarsely chop spinach and stalks.
  • Working in batches, add damp spinach to the pan.
  • Cover, and cook until spinach just begins to wilt, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the cooked spinach to a metal bowl, and cook remaining spinach.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle reserved garlic over spinach, and serve warm.

ARTICHOKE HEART-SPINACH-MUSHROOM SAUTE



Artichoke Heart-Spinach-Mushroom Saute image

Make and share this Artichoke Heart-Spinach-Mushroom Saute recipe from Food.com.

Provided by leeannthill

Categories     Artichoke

Time 20m

Yield 1 1/2-2 cups, 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 shallot, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 ounces baby bella mushrooms, sliced
12 ounces marinated artichoke hearts
3 ounces baby spinach leaves
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Saute garlic, shallot and mushrooms in oil until mushrooms are browned. Add artichoke hearts, pepper and seasoning; saute for 3-5 minutes. Add spinach; saute and stir until wilted. Serve hot.

ITALIAN SPINACH SAUTE



Italian Spinach Saute image

You may adjust the garlic to suit taste, I like to also add in some cayenne pepper for a little heat.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Spinach

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
3 large garlic cloves, chopped (or to taste, do not finely mince)
1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs (see my Kittencal's Seasoned Dry Italian Breadcrumbs)
1/3-1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Heat oil oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add in spinach and chopped garlic; saute stirring for about 10-12 minutes or until all the liquid from the spinach evaporates.
  • Add in the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese; mix to combine and heat through.
  • Season with salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 7.5, Sodium 496.8, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 2.2, Protein 11.1

SEEPAK SHRIMP SCAMPI SAUTé WITH TOMATOES AND SPINACH



Seepak Shrimp Scampi Sauté With Tomatoes and Spinach image

My cooking style is "Almost Homemade". This recipe begins with SeePak Shrimp Scampi available in the CostCo freezer section. This recipe is quick and easy!

Provided by Tee Angel

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 16m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 ounces seapak shrimp scampi, frozen
10 ounces fresh Baby Spinach, 1 bag 6-10 oz
14 1/2 ounces canned diced tomatoes
8 ounces linguine, cooked and drained (about 4 cups)
grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • COOK the shrimp in a 12-inch skillet for 6 minutes.
  • ADD the spinach and tomatoes. Cook and stir for about 5-6 minutes more or until the shrimp turn pink and spinach wilts.
  • ADD pasta to the skillet and toss to coat. Portion onto plates and top with sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

SAUTE SPINACH



Saute Spinach image

I found this on the Fins Restaurant website while looking for a trumpeter recipe. I used baby spinach, as I already had a bag in my fridge. Serve with Wasabi Mash and Trumpeter With White Wine.

Provided by Sara 76

Categories     Vegetable

Time 4m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

50 ml olive oil
2 garlic cloves
500 g spinach
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Sauté spinach in olive oil and garlic for one minute or until wilted.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.

BALSAMIC EGG PLANT AND SPINACH SAUTE



Balsamic Egg Plant and Spinach Saute image

This dish is a little different and results in a sweet and savory combination that even the most finicky eater will love. Our two year old scarfed it down.

Provided by CP Camper

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 cups small eggplants
3 cups fresh spinach
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 tablespoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Heat Olive Oil in skillet over medium heat. Add celery and saute until fragrant. Add Green Onion and sugar and cook 1 minute.
  • Peel Eggplant and slice into 1/4 inch medallions.
  • Add Eggplant and cook until bottom begins to change color and soften about 3 minutes.
  • Flip Eggplant and add Balsamic, Onion Powder, Five Spice, and Garlic Powder.
  • Cook covered for 15 minutes stiring occasionally. The Eggplant should darken and begin to soften considerably.
  • Add Spinach, Salt and Pepper and cook uncovered until spinach is wilted.

CORN AND SPINACH SAUTE



Corn and Spinach Saute image

This was a quick and easy vegetable when my fridge was near empty. This was also really good. My oldest son ate 2 helpings and my youngest gobbled his up after he saw his brother's empty plate.

Provided by Heather Stepniewski

Categories     Vegetables

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 slice bacon
2 box 10 oz frozen corn
1 box 10 oz spinach, thawed and drained
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 c heavy cream
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Cut bacon into pieces. Fry bacon in medium saute pan over medium high high. Cook til crisp. Re move bacon from pan. Drain off all but 1 T. grease.
  • 2. Add corn to reserved bacon grease. Saute 8-10 min til pan is dry.
  • 3. Add drained and strained spinach to corn.
  • 4. Add glove of minced garlic.
  • 5. Stir in cream. Add salt and pepper. Cook 5-10 min til liquid is absorbed.
  • 6. Put bacon back in the pan and stir until heated through. Season to taste.

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest spinach possible. Look for leaves that are deep green and crisp, with no signs of wilting or yellowing.
  • Wash the spinach thoroughly before cooking. This will remove any dirt or grit that may be clinging to the leaves.
  • Don't overcook the spinach. Spinach cooks very quickly, so it's important to keep an eye on it and remove it from the heat as soon as it's wilted.
  • Season the spinach to taste. Salt, pepper, and garlic are all classic seasonings for spinach, but you can also add other herbs and spices to your liking.
  • Serve the spinach immediately. Spinach is best enjoyed fresh, so don't let it sit around for too long before serving.

Conclusion:

Sautéed spinach is a quick, easy, and delicious side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vitamins and minerals. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give sautéed spinach a try!

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