How to Cook Fresh Spinach

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Things You'll Need

  • 16 oz. of fresh spinach

  • Large skillet

  • Olive oil

  • Colander

  • 1/2 medium size red onion diced

  • 1/2 tsp. garlic from a jar or 1/2 clove of fresh garlic

Cooked fresh spinach has a lively flavor.

There are several ways you can prepare fresh spinach for a healthy side dish. One of the easiest ways is to sauté it in a pan. It only takes a few minutes to make and you will be surprised by how much better fresh spinach tastes than the canned or frozen varieties.

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Step 1

Rinse the spinach with cold water under the faucet. Even if your spinach comes in a bag you should still take this extra step to remove any debris or dirt that may have been accidentally packaged.

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Step 2

Coat the bottom of a large skillet with olive oil to prevent sticking

Step 3

Place the skillet on medium-high heat and allow the skillet to warm up before adding any ingredients to the pan.

Step 4

Add half of a red onion to the skillet and a pinch of salt. Sauté the onion until it becomes translucent.

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Step 5

Add garlic to the onion and continue to stir the mixture.

Step 6

After approximately 30 seconds add the spinach to the skillet and continuously stir the mixture.

Step 7

Allow the spinach to cook for approximately two to three minutes

Step 8

Remove from heat and place in a bowl for serving

Tip

When cooking spinach always buy more than you think you need, as 16 oz.of fresh spinach can cook down to less than a cup.

Warning

If using mature spinach, you will also have to remove the leaves from the hard stalks before the rest of the preparation.

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