Best 10 Spinach With Lemon Recipes

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**Spinach with Lemon: A Medley of Vibrant Recipes to Elevate Your Culinary Journey**

Embark on a culinary odyssey with spinach and lemon, a harmonious duo that offers a symphony of flavors. This versatile pair graces the culinary landscape with a myriad of delectable creations, each recipe a testament to their ability to tantalize taste buds and captivate hearts. From the classic embrace of sautéed spinach with lemon and garlic to the vibrant zing of spinach and lemon soup, these recipes unveil the boundless possibilities that await. Indulge in the rustic charm of spinach and lemon pasta, where tender greens intertwine with tangy citrus, or revel in the creamy delight of spinach and lemon risotto, a symphony of textures and flavors. As you explore this collection of culinary gems, you'll discover the versatility of spinach and lemon, a duo that transforms humble ingredients into extraordinary culinary experiences. Prepare to embark on a journey of taste and delight, where each recipe promises a unique adventure, leaving you inspired and eager for more.

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

LEMONY SAUTEED SPINACH



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Sautéed spinach is a tasty, fast and nutritious dish. It's made in under 10 minutes and so simple! For extra flavor, we cook the spinach with sliced garlic and lemon zest. As the spinach quickly cooks in the pan, it wilts, turns bright green, and becomes tender.

Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher

Categories     Side Dish

Time 10m

Yield Makes 4 side portions

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 to 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
Zest of half a lemon
10 ounces spinach leaves (8 to 10 cups)
Pinch sea salt
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes, optional

Steps:

  • Add olive oil, garlic and the lemon zest to a wide skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring often, until the oil is bubbling around the garlic, about 30 seconds. Pile the spinach leaves into the pan and add a generous pinch of salt. Wait about 30 seconds or until the bottom layer of leaves have started to wilt, and then toss the leaves around the pan. As the spinach cooks, keep tossing so that all the leaves have a chance to hit the bottom of the skillet.
  • When the spinach looks bright green and is mostly wilted, remove the pan from the heat and serve with a pinch of extra salt on top. For a little heat, add a light sprinkle of red pepper flakes (optional).

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/4 of the skillet, Calories 80, Fat 7.4g, SaturatedFat 1.1g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 201.8mg, Carbohydrate 3.4g, Fiber 1.8g, Sugar 0.4g, Protein 2.2g

BROWN BUTTER SAUTEED SPINACH WITH LEMON



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 large shallots, finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds baby spinach
Juice of 1 lemon

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large, wide pot over medium-high heat and cook, stirring often, until the milk solids are a deep golden brown and the butter smells nutty.
  • Add the garlic, shallots and a 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, about 30 seconds. Add the spinach in batches and cook, tossing to coat, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl.

BUTTERY LEMON SPINACH



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A quick yet simple and delectable side dish.

Provided by leila m

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 7m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (10 ounce) bags pre-washed fresh spinach
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
5 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Rinse the spinach and place the leaves into a microwavable serving dish. Add the butter, garlic and lemon juice. Cover with plastic wrap. Steam in the microwave until the butter is melted and spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove the plastic wrap and toss to distribute seasoning before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 143.5 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

LEMON & GARLIC SPINACH



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This recipe was a side dish at a restraunt we ate at. I ate so much I couldn't finish my salmon. The spinach is not cooked so the flavor is very fresh. Since finding this recipe we have gone through 5 pounds of spinach!! (in 2 weeks)

Provided by Chef Niki

Categories     Spinach

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (24 ounce) bag Baby Spinach
1 1/2 lemons, juice of
4 -6 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
2 1/2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In large pot, add olive oil, butter, garlic and the juice of 1/2 lemon. (you may adjust olive oil/butter/lemon to your liking).
  • Let cook over low heat for about 20 minutes so the flavors meld.
  • Take off heat, add spinach, toss well and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.8, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 19.1, Sodium 198.9, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 1.2, Protein 5.2

SPINACH WITH LEMON



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Since the spinach in this dish is only lightly steamed, it is very important to make sure it is washed thoroughly. The leaves should still be wet for cooking.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 bunches fresh spinach (about 1 3/4 pounds), cleaned and still wet
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 lemon, cut in half crosswise
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the spinach in a large pot with a tight-fitting lid. Cover and cook over high heat, turning leaves halfway through to move the bottom wilted leaves to the top, until the spinach is just barely wilted and tender, about 4 minutes.
  • Lift the spinach into a warm serving dish. Drizzle over the olive oil and the juice from half the lemon. Sprinkle on the salt and pepper and toss to combine. Serve with the remaining half lemon for those who want to squeeze on a little extra.

SPINACH MANICOTTI WITH LEMON



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Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups ricotta
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
12 dried lasagna sheets or 12 fresh pasta sheets
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
One 5-ounce package baby spinach
1 cup heavy cream
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1 cup finely grated Pecorino-Romano, plus more for serving
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Grated zest (with some pith) of 1 large lemon plus juice of 1/2 lemon
Leaves from 8 sprigs fresh tarragon, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

Steps:

  • Place the ricotta in a fine mesh strainer set over a bowl. Loosely cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate the ricotta for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Position a rack in the center of the oven.
  • Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the lasagna sheets and stir with a large slotted spoon to ensure that the pasta does not stick as it cooks. Cook until still quite firm, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain the pasta and transfer to a large bowl (you'll use the empty pot later). Gently toss with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil to coat. (This is more pasta than you will need, but the extra noodles are backups for any that might break.)
  • In a large saute pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. When the oil begins to smoke lightly, add the spinach, then sprinkle with salt and cook, stirring, just long enough to wilt, 30 to 45 seconds. Quickly remove the pan from the heat and transfer the spinach to a kitchen towel-lined plate to drain and cool.
  • Return the medium pot to medium heat, then add the cream and garlic and bring to a gentle simmer, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the Worcestershire, hot sauce and 1/2 cup pecorino. Spoon enough of the sauce to lightly coat the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, spread the ricotta out on the bottom and up the sides of the bowl (so the seasoning coats most of the cheese). Add the egg and sprinkle with salt. Mix to combine. Add pepper, the lemon zest, lemon juice, tarragon and the remaining 1/2 cup pecorino. Mix to combine. Add the sauteed spinach, reserving some for garnish. Add the allspice and combine thoroughly.
  • Arrange the lasagna sheets on a clean, flat surface with the longer sides of the rectangles facing you. Place about 3 tablespoons ricotta on the edge of the sheet closest to you, leaving a little room on either end. Gently roll the pasta up into a tube away from you and place inside the prepared baking dish, seam-side down. Repeat with the remaining pasta and filling, taking care that the manicotti are snug in the baking dish.
  • Cover the manicotti with about three-quarters of the sauce. (Keep the remaining sauce warm.) Place the baking dish on the center rack of the oven and bake until lightly browned and the filling is hot in the center when pierced with the tip of a knife, 15 to 20 minutes. Warm the remaining sauce and spoon it over the manicotti. Sprinkle the top with the reserved spinach and freshly grated Pecorino-Romano. Serve warm.

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

SAUTéED SPINACH



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This is a wonderfully simple, snappy side dish, and it welcomes variations. Try a little lemon zest, sauteed onion or white wine mixed in.

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 pounds fresh spinach
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, peeled
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Discard blemished spinach leaves and tough stems. Rinse the spinach and drain well.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet large enough to hold all the spinach. Add the spinach, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook over high heat, stirring rapidly, until the spinach is wilted and most of the moisture has evaporated. Remove the garlic and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 101, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 414 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

SPINACH SALAD WITH LEMON AND MINT



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This salad is a snip, but then one would hardly expect a salad to cause trouble. Using a lemon rather than just lemon juice as an ingredient makes for the most fabulous salad regardless of leaves. And by all means, serve it as a starter rather than a follow-up on the main course. It is fresh, sharp, vegan and delicious.

Provided by Nigella Lawson

Categories     quick, salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lemon
1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, finely sliced, more for garnish
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces baby spinach leaves
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Cut off top and bottom of lemon, and slice off skin and pith. Cut lemon flesh into rounds 1/4-inch thick, then slice each round into eighths.
  • In a salad bowl, combine lemon, mint, and salt. Season with pepper to taste. Add spinach and oil, and toss well. Garnish with additional mint, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 72, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 126 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

LEMON PASTA WITH SPINACH



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Healthy spinach, garlic and lemon combine to coat angel hair pasta for a lovely side that'll freshen any meal. -Charlene Anderson, Bonney Lake, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute garlic in butter until tender. Add the spinach, lemon juice and zest, salt and pepper; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted., Drain pasta. Add to skillet; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 249mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • To ensure the best flavor, use fresh spinach leaves. If using frozen spinach, thaw and squeeze out any excess water before cooking.
  • For a more robust flavor, use a combination of olive oil and butter to sauté the spinach.
  • Add garlic, shallots, or red pepper flakes to the spinach for an extra layer of flavor.
  • Serve the spinach immediately after cooking to preserve its vibrant color and nutrients.
  • To make a complete meal, pair the spinach with grilled chicken, fish, or tofu, and serve with a side of rice or quinoa.

Conclusion:

With its simple ingredients and quick cooking time, this classic spinach with lemon dish is a versatile side dish that pairs well with a variety of main courses. Serve it as part of a healthy and delicious meal, or enjoy it on its own as a light and refreshing snack.

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