BLANCHED SPINACH WITH OLIVE OIL AND LEMON

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This vegetable side is simple and light -- the perfect accompaniment to a hearty meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 pounds baby spinach leaves, washed, with water still clinging to leaves
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 minced garlic clove
2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 lemon

Steps:

  • In a medium sauce pot over medium heat, add the spinach leaves and cook just until wilted.
  • In a medium saute pan on medium high heat, add extra virgin olive oil, then minced garlic. Saute 30 seconds.
  • Immediately pull spinach from pot and add it to saute pan with garlic. Saute 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper and squeeze 1/2 lemon juice over top. Serve.

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