Garlicky Spinach

A quick and flavorful Asian-inspired spinach side dish featuring fresh spinach wilted and tossed with toasted sesame oil, garlic, and soy sauce.

4 servings
10 min

Ingredients

  • 2 bags fresh spinach
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Cook two 10-ounce bags fresh spinach (not baby) in a large pot of boiling salted water just until wilted, 1-2 minutes. Drain, then transfer to a bowl of ice water; let cool. Drain and squeeze out excess water.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Heat 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 2 chopped garlic cloves and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute. Add spinach, 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar. Stir to combine; season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

    5 min