Steamed Spinach
A simple recipe for steamed spinach, seasoned with butter, lemon juice and garlic. Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best ones!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 78kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb. pre-washed spinach leaves
- ½ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Place the spinach leaves in a very large, deep skillet. Add ¼ cup of water.
- Cover tightly (ideally with a clear lid so you can peek) and turn the heat to medium-high. When the spinach starts to steam, turn the heat to medium, and gently steam until the leaves are just wilted, 3-5 minutes.
- Transfer the cooked spinach to a colander. Press on it with the back of a large serving spoon to extract as much liquid as you can.
- Transfer the steamed spinach to a serving plate. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder, and drizzle with melted butter and lemon juice. Mix and serve.
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Notes
Make sure the lid fits tightly over the skillet. Otherwise, the water will evaporate, leaving the spinach dry and even burnt.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25recipe | Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 230mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.5g