How to Sauté Spinach
Warm the olive oil in a large sauté pan or a heavy skillet., Stir in the garlic., Turn the heat up to high., Stir continuously until the leaves wilt down., Add the final third when the second third has cooked down. , Cook the spinach until all...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Warm the olive oil in a large sauté pan or a heavy skillet.
Keep on medium heat. , Cook the garlic for 3 minutes or until it shows signs of just going brown.
Butter will cook faster than other fats, so if using it, keep an eye on the sautéing and be ready to turn down the heat sooner.
However, some people believe it tastes better with spinach and marries more harmoniously than does oil. , Add one third of the spinach leaves. , Then add the next third and stir just the same about 1 minute later. ,, This will take about 5 minutes and be sure to stir frequently to prevent sticking. , Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Then serve immediately.
Some grated lemon zest goes perfectly with sautéed spinach. -
Step 2: Stir in the garlic.
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Step 3: Turn the heat up to high.
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Step 4: Stir continuously until the leaves wilt down.
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Step 5: Add the final third when the second third has cooked down.
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Step 6: Cook the spinach until all liquid evaporates.
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Step 7: Remove from the heat.
Detailed Guide
Keep on medium heat. , Cook the garlic for 3 minutes or until it shows signs of just going brown.
Butter will cook faster than other fats, so if using it, keep an eye on the sautéing and be ready to turn down the heat sooner.
However, some people believe it tastes better with spinach and marries more harmoniously than does oil. , Add one third of the spinach leaves. , Then add the next third and stir just the same about 1 minute later. ,, This will take about 5 minutes and be sure to stir frequently to prevent sticking. , Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Then serve immediately.
Some grated lemon zest goes perfectly with sautéed spinach.
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