Sautéed Garlic Spinach and Mushrooms
A quick and savory side that features tender spinach and browned mushrooms, ready in about 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 10–12 oz fresh spinach (about 8 cups loose)
- 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedge or splash of soy sauce to finish
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil.
- Add mushrooms in a single layer. Let them brown for 3–4 minutes without stirring much.
- Stir mushrooms, add garlic, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add spinach in batches, letting it wilt before adding more. Toss to combine.
- Season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon or soy. Serve hot.
Notes
Use a wide pan to allow mushrooms to brown effectively. For a bolder flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes or balsamic vinegar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg