You need 6-8 servings of vegetables per day. One to two of those should be some type of leafy green, and sauteed spinach is the best way to fulfill this need! It has a milder flavor than kale, dandelion greens or arugula; but it is an excellent gateway to those vegetables. If you are constantly bored with cold salad, warm up with these recipes, and add them to your favorite dishes.
Sauteed Spinach with Ginger and Garlic
- 4 cups spinach
- ¾ T minced garlic
- ¾ T minced ginger
- 1 t sesame oil
- ¼ c soy sauce or coconut aminos
Cook sesame oil in pan over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger. Sauté for 3 minutes. Add spinach and cook, stirring it around in pan to ensure even cooking for about 3 minutes. Turn heat to low, add ¼ c soy sauce or aminos and cover pan. Cook, covered for 2 more minutes. Serve immediately.
Sauteed Spinach with Garlic
- 4 cups spinach
- 1.5 t minced garlic
- ½ t salt
- 1 t olive oil
- 2 T balsamic vinaigrette
Cook oil in pan over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add garlic. Sauté for 3 minutes. Add spinach and salt and cook, stirring it around in pan to ensure even cooking, 3 minutes. Turn heat to low, add ¼ c water and cover pan. Cook, covered for 2 more minutes. Toss with balsamic vinaigrette. Serve hot.
Sauteed Spinach with Turmeric and Clove
- 4 cups spinach
- 1 t minced garlic
- 1 t minced ginger
- ½ salt
- 1 t ghee
- ½ t turmeric
- ¼ t clove
- ¼ c coconut milk
Cook ghee in pan over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger, saute for 3 minutes. Add spinach, salt, turmeric and clove and cook, stirring it around to ensure even cooking, 3 minutes. Turn heat to low, add ¼ c coconut milk and cover pan. Cook, covered for 2 more minutes. Serve hot.
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