How to Saute Spinach - Quick and Easy Sauteed Spinach Recipe

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.

Heat a large stainless steel skillet over medium heat.

Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet.

Sprinkle a little salt and red pepper flakes into the skillet.

Add a small amount of granulated garlic to the skillet.

Add 6 to 8 cups of fresh spinach to the skillet.

Let the spinach cook down without adding any liquid, as it will release water on its own.

Stir the spinach occasionally to ensure even cooking and contact with the heat.

Cook the spinach for about 4 minutes until it wilts down significantly.

If desired, add 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar right before serving for extra flavor.

Chop the cooked spinach on a cutting board to reduce the size of the pieces for use in dips.

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