Lemon Garlic Spinach - the Vibrant Kitchen with Heidi Bennett

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice offers a similar acidity.

red pepper flakes

🥗Healthier: black pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

Paprika provides a milder flavor.

Heat a non-stick wide pan over medium-high heat.

Add olive oil to the heated pan.

Add the frozen spinach to the pan and let it steam out excess water for a few minutes.

Create a space in the middle of the spinach for the garlic.

Add more olive oil and 3 cloves of slivered garlic to the space in the pan.

Sauté the garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

Incorporate the sautéed garlic into the spinach.

Reduce the heat to medium.

Season the spinach with kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper.

Zest the lemon, avoiding the bitter pith, to add flavor to the dish.

Turn off the heat and add the juice of the lemon, removing any seeds that may fall in.

Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary.

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