Easy Italian Sauteed Spinach with Garlic Recipe

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

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Fill a large bowl with cold water and submerge the spinach leaves, gently swishing them to loosen any trapped particles.

Lift the leaves out into a colander and drain the dirty water, repeating the process until the water remains clean.

After rinsing the spinach leaves thoroughly, use a salad spinner to remove excess water.

Heat extra virgin olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

Add garlic cloves to the oil, stirring frequently until the garlic turns golden brown, being careful not to burn it.

Carefully add the properly drained spinach to the pan, being cautious of oil splattering.

Cover the pan with a lid and gently press down to help the spinach start wilting.

Once the spinach has reduced, remove the lid and stir to ensure even cooking.

Season with a generous pinch of salt and continue cooking until the spinach is fully wilted and tender.

Serve the sautéed spinach warm or at room temperature.

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