Herbed Spinach

Elevate your vegetable side dish game with this vibrant and flavorful Herbed Spinach recipe. Featuring a medley of fresh spinach, aromatic garlic, and fragrant herbs like parsley and dill, this dish is a celebration of simple yet bold flavors. Drizzled with zesty lemon juice and seasoned to perfection with salt and pepper, it offers a light, nutrient-packed addition to any meal. Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe is as quick as it is healthy, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties. Serve it as a bright and refreshing side dish or enjoy it on its own for a guilt-free, plant-based treat. Perfectly suited for lovers of easy spinach recipes, herbed vegetable sides, and quick healthy meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Fresh spinach
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon Fresh dill
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the fresh spinach thoroughly under cold running water and set aside to drain.

Step 2

Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves.

Step 3

Finely chop the fresh parsley and dill.

Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the chopped garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

Step 6

Gradually add the spinach to the skillet, one handful at a time, allowing it to wilt slightly before adding more.

Step 7

Once all the spinach has been added and wilted, stir in the chopped parsley and dill.

Step 8

Drizzle the lemon juice over the spinach and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 9

Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is tender and well-coated with the herbs and seasonings.

Step 10

Remove from heat and serve immediately as a side dish or light meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	565 grams (565.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	394

Total Fat 28.10g	36%
Saturated Fat 4.40g	22%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1568mg	68%
Total Carbohydrate 22.60g	8%
Dietary Fiber 12.80g	46%
Total Sugars 0.50g
Protein 12.80g	26%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 503mg	39%
Iron 17mg	94%
Potassium 135mg	3%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.1%

Protein: 13.0%

Carbs: 22.9%