Sauteed Spinach with Parmesan Cheese Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 2 bunches of spinach, thoroughly washed and dried, stems removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
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Prepare Spinach: Start by thoroughly washing and drying the spinach. Remove any tough stems.
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Saute Garlic: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over moderate heat. Add minced garlic and saute for about one minute until fragrant.
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Cook Spinach: Working in batches if necessary, add the spinach leaves to the skillet. Increase the heat to high and stir continuously until the spinach is evenly wilted, which usually takes about 2 minutes.
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Seasoning: Add salt, freshly ground black pepper, and diced tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for an additional minute to allow flavors to meld.
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Add Parmesan Cheese: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it melts and coats the spinach mixture evenly. Remove the skillet from heat.
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Adjust Seasonings: Taste the sauteed spinach with Parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning if needed according to your preference.
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Serve: Transfer the sauteed spinach to a serving dish immediately. If the spinach has released excess water during cooking, drain it in a colander before serving.
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Final Seasoning: Taste again after draining and adjust seasonings once more if necessary.
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Enjoy: Serve this delicious sauteed spinach with Parmesan cheese as a nutritious side dish or as part of a healthy meal.
This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for beginners and takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish, making it ideal for a quick, healthy dinner option packed with greens and flavor.
