Description
A quick, flavorful side dish combining tender sautéed mushrooms and fresh spinach with garlic and optional tangy accents.
Ingredients
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button)
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 tsp lemon juice or balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add sliced mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5–7 minutes until golden and moisture evaporates.
- Add fresh spinach and cook, stirring frequently, until wilted and tender.
- Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice or a splash of balsamic vinegar if desired.
Notes
- Add sliced onions or shallots at the start for added sweetness.
- Top with freshly grated Parmesan or toasted pine nuts for extra flavor and texture.
- Toss in red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Use kale or Swiss chard as alternatives or additions to spinach.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan and stirring too frequently to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
