Braised Spinach

Name: Braised Spinach
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 large red onions, sliced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 4 large bunches fresh spinach, washed with water still clinging to leaves, stems trimmed and leaves coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 3/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

7 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 large red onions, sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 large bunches fresh spinach, washed with water still clinging to leaves, stems trimmed and leaves coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1

Heat the oil in a very large pot over medium heat.
2

Add the onion and garlic, and saute until tender, about 8 minutes.
3

Add 1/3 of the spinach and saute until it begins to wilt, about 1 to 2 minutes.
4

Continue adding the spinach 1 handful at a time, sauteing just until it begins to wilt before adding more.
5

Add the soy sauce and crushed red pepper.
6

Saute over high heat until spinach wilts.
7

Season the mixture, to taste, with salt and black pepper.
8

Transfer the mixture to a bowl and serve.