Spinach with Garlic and Olive Oil

Looking for a quick and flavorful side dish to round out your dinner? Try our simple Spinach with Garlic and Olive Oil! With just 5 minutes of prep and 5 minutes of sautéing, you’ll have a vibrant, nutritious dish on the table in no time.

Flavorful Spinach with Garlic and Olive Oil…

Spinach is by far our favorite green vegetable ever! And, this recipe is made with only 4 staple ingredients.

Fresh spinach wilts gently in warm olive oil, while fragrant garlic adds a savory depth that makes every bite irresistible. It’s light yet satisfying, wholesome yet full of flavor, and the perfect complement to everything from roasted chicken to grilled fish or pasta.

As a side dish, this recipe is easy, and delicious…sometimes the simplest ingredients make the best sides.

The spinach is sautéed and just the way our mom always made it: with garlic, olive oil, salt, and crushed red pepper.  The garlic is key to flavoring the spinach; without it, it has no flavor.

With these few ingredients, spinach is always transformed into something sensational! And, it always turns out delicious!

For more spinach recipes, don’t miss our Spinach and Cheese Squares, Best Orzo Salad with Spinach, and Cold Spinach Dip, and just to name a few.

Reasons We Love Spinach!

• A superfood, spinach is considered to be among the most popular and powerful greens.
• It promotes good health.
• Loaded with essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamins A, C, K, folic acid, and iron!

Ingredients You Will Need:

For our spinach with garlic and olive oil recipe, you will need the following 6 ingredients:

• 2 packages (9 ounces each) of fresh baby spinach
• 6 to 8 garlic cloves
• 3 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 Tbsp. of butter
• 1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper
• salt to taste

How To Make Spinach with Garlic and Olive Oil?

Our recipe for spinach with garlic and olive oil is practically effortless. It’s straightforward –  and you’ll LOVE the taste of spinach as much as we do! Plus, our full recipe card is located at the bottom. But here’s how you make it:

1. First, you will need to rinse the spinach, allow it to drain in a colander, and set it aside.
2. Next, in a medium pot, heat olive oil and butter. Add the garlic cloves and crushed red pepper. Sauté for a few minutes, or until golden brown.
3. Toss in the rinsed baby spinach. Cover with a lid and lower the heat to simmer, about 2 to 3 minutes or so, until the spinach has wilted.
4. Uncover, and taste, then season with salt to your taste. Remove from heat. Remove and discard the garlic cloves. Serve warm.

What to Serve with Spinach with Garlic and Olive Oil?

Spinach is a nutritious and versatile vegetable that can be easily prepared as a side dish or added to various dishes. We love to serve it with a few main dishes. Here are a few options:

• Grilled Whole Branzino
• New York Strip Steak Grilled
• Crispy Stuffed Chicken Breasts
• Quinoa Stuffed Zucchini Boats
• Lamb Chops Grilled

Try these next!

• Sauteed Spinach with Tomatoes
• Spinach and Kale Quiche
• Sauteed Spinach with Garlic-Ginger & Peppers
• Spinach and Egg Breakfast Casserole

That’s it, friends!  If you make our spinach with garlic and olive oil, let us know and leave a comment and star rating in our recipe card above!  We’d love to hear from you!

Happy and Healthy Cooking! 🙂

and thanks for stopping by…

xo anna and liz