I was never one of those kids that hated spinach. I watched a lot of Popeye, so maybe that had something to do with it, but spinach has always been one of my favorite vegetables. I'm also quite partial to broccoli.
I also love the combination of spinach and garlic, so when I saw this recipe, I knew I had to try it. It combines the two perfectly, and would make the perfect accompaniment to any meal.
Tuscan Style Garlic Spinach
Adapted from The Weight Watchers PointsPlus Cookbook
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 lbs baby spinach
4 garlic cloves, halved
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1. Boil water in a large pot and add spinach; cook until wilted and drain. Rinse with cold water and drain again while squeezing out extra moisture.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet and add garlic; sauté until browned, about 5 minutes. Add spinach, salt, and pepper and cook until spinach is heated through.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 61
Fat: 4
Carbs: 5
Fiber: 3
Protein: 3
Sodium: 381
What a great way to cook spinach! YUM!
ReplyDeleteSometimes the simplest of ingredients can just be so outstanding! This is the best way to eat spinach, for sure. Just some olive oil, garlic, s & p. What more do you need? Great post ;)
ReplyDeleteI always loved spinach too. My mom introduced it to me with butter and lemon. Heaven.
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