Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is NOT safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is NOT a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"I don't like spinach, and I'm glad I don't, because if I liked it I'd eat it, and I just hate it."
-Clarence Darrow, Attorney
The refrigerator light goes on...
You do have to like Mr. Darrow for his abilities as a lawyer, and his quote above is so lawyerly. You have to read it a few times to even understand what he means. That said, I do love spinach and this recipe was inspired by a recent trip I took where I ate at a lovely Mediterranean restaurant that served this simple dish.
Spinach and Garlic
Servings: 2 | Serving size: about 1 cup
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
This recipe does not make very good leftovers.
| 1 tsp | olive oil |
| 2 cloves | garlic (sliced very thin) |
| 16 ounces | fresh spinach |
| 1/8 tsp | salt |
| 1/4 tsp | sugar |
Place the olive oil in a large skillet. Place the skillet over medium-low heat and add the garlic. Heat the oil and garlic together slowly. Don't let the garlic turn brown or it will be bitter. Stir occasionally.
When the garlic has cooked for about ten minutes increase the heat to medium-high and add the spinach. Add the salt and sugar.
Cook, tossing frequently, for about 3 minutes until the spinach is wilted. Serve.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: about 1 cup
Servings: 2
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 78 | Calories from Fat 27 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 2g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 323mg | 13% |
| Total Carbohydrates 10g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 5g | 20% |
| Sugars 7g | |
| Protein 7g |
| Vitamin A 420% | Vitamin C 106% |
| Calcium 23% | Iron 34% |
| Vitamin K 1083 mcg | Potassium 1262 mg |
| Magnesium 178 mg | |