Southern-Style Sautéed Spinach with Garlic and Pine Nuts
A quick and easy Southern-style side dish featuring tender sautéed spinach with fragrant garlic and toasted pine nuts, cooked stovetop for a flavorful and nutritious accompaniment.
Ingredients
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- Main Ingredients
- Seasoning
Let’s make it
Cooking
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Cooking
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Cooking
Add the fresh spinach leaves to the skillet in batches, stirring frequently until all the spinach is wilted and bright green, about 3 to 5 minutes total.
Finishing
Stir in the toasted pine nuts and cook for an additional 1 minute to combine flavors.
Finishing
Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
Finishing
Remove from heat and serve immediately as a warm Southern-style side dish.
Tips & notes
Use fresh spinach for best flavor and texture. Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet beforehand until lightly golden for enhanced nuttiness. Avoid overcooking spinach to maintain vibrant color and nutrients.
Saving it for later
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days.
Reheating
Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat, stirring occasionally. Add a splash of water or olive oil if the spinach seems dry to restore moisture.
