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Sauteed Spinach and Mushrooms

Sauteed Spinach and Mushrooms

This easy sautéed spinach and mushrooms recipe pairs cremini mushrooms with spinach, garlic, and lemon for a bright, healthy side dish!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • large sauté pan or skillet

Ingredients
  

Mushrooms and Spinach

  • 16 ounces baby bella mushrooms also known as cremini
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 5 ounces baby spinach leaves
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Clean the mushrooms, then slice them.
  • In a large sauté pan or skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook for 4 minutes, stirring often. Add the kosher salt and a few grinds of black pepper and cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is cooked out and the mushrooms are tender.
  • Add the garlic and cook 1 more minute, then add the spinach and cook 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
  • Turn off the heat and add lemon juice and 2 pinches of salt and stir. Taste and add more salt or fresh ground pepper as necessary. If desired, garnish with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Notes

This dish pairs well with grilled cheese, lasagna, or pizza toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg
Keyword easy cooking, healthy side, mushrooms, quick recipe, sauteed spinach, Vegetarian
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