Garlic Lemon Infused Wilted Spinach

Lemon & Garlic Spinach Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
• 4-6 garlic cloves, minced
• Juice of 1/2 lemon (adjust to taste)
• 2 1/2 pounds fresh spinach

Instructions:

1. Prepare Ingredients:

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   • Start by mincing the garlic cloves and juicing half a lemon.

2. Cooking Process:

   • In a large pot or skillet, heat olive oil and butter over low heat.
   • Add minced garlic and lemon juice to the pot. Adjust the amounts according to your preference for richness and acidity.
   • Let the mixture cook gently over low heat for about 20 minutes. This allows the flavors of garlic and lemon to infuse into the oil and butter.

3. Add Spinach:

   • After 20 minutes, remove the pot from heat.
   • Add the fresh spinach to the pot, tossing it well with the garlic and lemon-infused oil and butter until the spinach is just wilted.
   • Serve the lemon and garlic spinach immediately as a flavorful side dish.

Recipe Notes:

• Freshness Tip: The spinach in this recipe is not fully cooked, preserving its fresh flavor and texture.
• Adjust to Taste: Feel free to adjust the amounts of olive oil, butter, and lemon juice according to your personal preferences for richness and tanginess.
• Serve With: This spinach pairs wonderfully with seafood dishes like salmon, as well as with poultry or pasta for a delicious and nutritious meal.

Enjoy this easy-to-make Lemon & Garlic Spinach that brings out the freshness of the ingredients with minimal cooking time!