Easy Spinach Recipe | A No-Fuss Way to Serve Your Greens

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats with a similar flavor profile.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice adds acidity with fewer calories.

red pepper flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Fresh chili can add heat without the cost of dried spices.

Snap off long stems from baby spinach if necessary.

Melt a generous amount of butter in a medium heat skillet.

Add the spinach to the skillet and watch it cook down.

Sprinkle the spinach with salt to taste.

If desired, add lemon juice to the spinach.

Flip and turn the spinach to coat it with butter while it wilts.

Remove from heat when the spinach is lightly wilted, retaining some texture.

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