Stir-Fried Spinach with Garlic
Looking for a quick and easy side dish that's both healthy and nutritious? Look no further than this 10-minute stir-fried spinach with garlic!
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 151kcal
Ingredients
- 1 bunch English spinach ~400g (14oz), washed, cut into 4cm (1½inch) in length
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Garnish (optional)
- toasted sesame seeds
- sesame oil
Instructions
- In a large frying pan or wok on high heat, add olive oil and garlic. Stir fry until garlic is highly golden and fragrant. About 30 seconds.
- Add spinach and stir fry on high heat until spinach is wilted and softened. About 2 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Optional: sprinkle with sesame seeds and add a few drops of sesame oil to serve.
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Notes
Do not overcook spinach as it'll start to lose its vibrant green colour and begin to darken and turn brownish. Not very appetising!
Once cooked, do not place a lid over the wok or pan. This will trap the heat inside the wok and continue the cooking process and hence the spinach will turn brownish.
Season the spinach once it is cooked and not before for optimal flavour and texture. Pre-salting vegetables can cause them to release excess liquid during cooking. When stir-frying spinach, it is therefore important to remove as much moisture as possible (by shaking off any excess liquid) BEFORE you start cooking. This allows the leaves to develop complexity and depth of flavour when stir-frying.
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- This technique is very useful when sauteeing mushrooms and is key to golden, caramelised mushrooms! If you are a fan of mushrooms, try my healthy alternative to creamy mushroom pasta that's made without any cream!
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Nutrition
Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Potassium: 564mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.4g | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 3mg