Buttery Lemon Spinach

68 Reviews

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 2 min
Ready In: 7 min

“A quick yet simple and delectable side dish.” - by leila m

Ingredients

2 (10 ounce) bags pre-washed fresh spinach
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
5 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice

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Original recipe yields 6 servings

Directions

Rinse the spinach and place the leaves into a microwavable serving dish. Add the butter, garlic and lemon juice. Cover with plastic wrap. Steam in the microwave until the butter is melted and spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove the plastic wrap and toss to distribute seasoning before serving.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (6 total)

Calories
112 cal
6%

Fat
10 g
15%

Carbs
4.8 g
2%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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gapch1026

Oct. 22, 2008

"The lemon and butter flavor is a nice compliment to the spinach. I simply sauteed the spinach in a skillet with the butter (I used a little olive oil too) and garlic and then finished with a splash o..." See moref lemon juice."

naples34102

Mar. 31, 2009

"I always saute spinach but this microwave cooking method interested me for its ease of preparation. I was very disappointed in the results. The cooking time as well as the method is insufficient to co..." See moreok the garlic, leaving the strong, raw taste of it. Also, microwaving did not allow the juices released from the spinach as it wilted to evaporate. It was a fun try, but I'll continue to give spinach and garlic a quick saute. "

SLJ6

Mar. 19, 2008

"Delicious.....I omitted the butter and used olive oil instead. Loved the freshness of the lemon juice and I added a little red pepper flakes for some heat. Will make again!..." See more"

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