How to Cook Fresh Spinach

• Vegan
• Gluten free
• Paleo

• Produce

  • 3 Garlic cloves
  • 1 Lemon zest or peel
  • 16 oz Spinach, fresh

• Condiments

  • 1 Lemon juice, freshly squeezed

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Salt and cracked pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil

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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 16 or 20 oz fresh spinach
• 3 garlic cloves
• freshly squeezed lemon juice (using 1/4th of a lemon)
• lemon zest or peel
• salt and cracked pepper

Directions

• Sautee spinach uncovered - to really get best spinach results, you cook it just enough to wilt - dont overcook.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet on medium heat. Add 2 cloves of minced fresh garlic when the oil is hot, and saute the garlic for about 1 minute to release the flavor, constantly stirring to keep garlic from burning.
• Add spinach, a handful at a time, and adding another handful as spinach wilts, and cook, uncovered, on medium-high heat for only 1 minutes, constantly stirring, uncovered.
• Remove from heat and cover. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes. Uncover, and mix. Squeeze just a touch of fresh lemon juice right out of the lemon (using about a quarter of small lemon), and stir to combine. Do not use bottled lemon juice (its too acidic).
• Taste the spinach, and add a pinch of salt, if needed (about 1/8 teaspoon), and fresh cracked pepper. It should be enough, add more salt and pepper if needed. Top with lemon zest.