Description
A simple and healthy side dish featuring sautéed spinach and carrots, perfect for complementing any meal.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 2 large carrots, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ small onion, thinly sliced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese, optional
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, optional
Instructions
- Wash the spinach thoroughly and drain well. Peel the carrots and slice them thinly so they cook evenly. Thinly slice the onion and mince the garlic.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced carrots and onion. Cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the carrots begin to soften and the onion becomes translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Be careful not to let the garlic burn.
- Add the fresh spinach in handfuls, tossing as you go. Cook for 2–3 minutes, until all the spinach is wilted and tender.
- Sprinkle in the salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Toss everything together until well combined.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the vegetables. Toss gently to distribute the flavor.
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan and fresh parsley, if desired.
- Serve immediately as a healthy side dish alongside grilled chicken, fish, steak, roasted potatoes, or rice.
Notes
- For a vegan option, omit the Parmesan cheese.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for more variety.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 2mg