Spinach with Pecans

12 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Ready In: 25 min

“An easy to make, nutty version of this vegetable.” - by Lisa-Michelle Boucher

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon pecan halves

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and saute the onion until tender. Stir in the spinach and water, and cook until wilted. Mix in the pecans, and continue to cook and stir until warm.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
57 cal
3%

Fat
4.8 g
7%

Carbs
3.4 g
1%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (12)

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tanya

Jan. 27, 2009

"I haven't made this particular recipe but I have been making one similiar to it. I read the reviews and a lot said it was too oniony and not enough pecan. I actually use more onion and spinach but ins..." See moretead of chopping the onion and only cooking til tender, I caramelize the sliced onions first with butter or olive oil and a pinch of sugar. Then add the spinach, omit the water, then add pecans. The sweetness of the caramelized onions works really well with the nutty flavor of pecan and the spinach absorbs both flavors. My 2 yr old and 4 yr old love to eat their spinach this way!"

TERESA_C

Mar. 5, 2005

"this tasted really good but made as is it would only serve 2 and is pretty onion-y. I would recommend doubling the amount of spinach and leaving the other measurements the same. This would make a wond..." See moreerful "bed" for sauted chicken breast."