Easy Sautéed Spinach (Your Go-To 5 Minute Side Dish)
Only have 5 minutes? This warm, lemony, Easy Sautéed Spinach is the kind of side dish that feels fancy but takes just minutes to make. The spinach wilts into silky, tender greens that are full of flavor, not mushy or bland. It’s fresh, simple, and the perfect way to round out any meal without overthinking it.
Recipe by Laney Schwartz on May 23, 2025
Cook time: PT5M
Total time: PT5M
Rating
5 stars ( reviews)
Ingredients
2 teaspoons olive oil
6 cups fresh spinach
¼ teaspoon salt
Pinch of pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lemon
Categories
Side Dish
Steps
Preheat a large skillet over medium/high heat. Add the olive oil, spinach, salt, pepper and garlic and cook until spinach begins to wilt – about 3-5 minutes.
Turn off the heat and squeeze some fresh lemon juice and serve!
Reviews
Stacey Garcia on 2025-09-04 (5 stars): So simple yet so delicious!
Gaynor on 2026-01-21 (5 stars): Lush
Nancy Shiels on 2026-03-08 (5 stars): Oh wow!! So delicious and so easy!!
Will definitely make again!
5 stars
