Instant Spinach

5 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 pound spinach leaves, preferably Savoy, tough stems removed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    Pile the spinach in a large bowl that will fit into your microwave oven.
  2. 2
    Cook it in the microwave on high power for 25 to 30 seconds, until it is just warm but not wilted.
  3. 3
    Toss the spinach with the oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
  4. 4
    Cook for 30 to 60 seconds, until the spinach is wilted and its volume has reduced by less than half.
  5. 5
    It will be hot but not so cooked that it starts to throw off liquid.

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