Sautéed Spinach

6 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb spinach, stemmed (about 16 loosely packed cups, Baby spinach works great)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 -4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper
  • balsamic vinegar

Directions

  1. 1
    WILT Spinach; Bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat; WILT spinach in boiling water; ADD all at once, stir, and drain immediately in a colander-- DO NOT let spinach sit in water.
  2. 2
    Press out as much liquid as possible, forming it into a disk.
  3. 3
    To saute, heat oil in a large saute pan over med-high heat.
  4. 4
    Add garlic and pepper flakes; saute until garlic turns golden, about 1 minute.
  5. 5
    Stir constantly.
  6. 6
    ADD the disk of spinach and break up with wooden spoon, stirring to coat with oil and garlic.
  7. 7
    Cook just until heated through, about 1 minute.
  8. 8
    Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to a serving platter.
  9. 9
    Drizzle spinach with Balsamic vinegar before serving.

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