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Simple Sides: Frozen Spinach + Garlic + Olive Oil

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4.2 from 18 reviews

I like cut-leaf spinach for this frozen spinach recipe but even chopped spinach works. And if you don’t have a 16-ounce bag, the 10-ounce bag will be fine. Just use less liquid.

Also, don’t thaw the spinach. Believe it or not, your frozen spinach cooks quickly in a hot pan.

Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 16-ounce bag frozen cut-leaf spinach
  • 2 garlic cloves, diced or 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup white wine, chicken broth or water plus juice of a lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 34 cracks of fresh pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet, then add spinach and garlic or garlic powder. Stir for 2 minutes, then add your liquid of choice.
  2. Add salt and pepper then bring to a simmer and allow liquid to evaporate a bit, about 5 minutes.
  3. Serve when you’re ready. This one can wait a while on the stove, and even be made ahead of time and warmed in the microwave.
  4. Too much liquid? Just drain it off OR sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of breadcrumbs plus a bit of cream cheese for a rich variation: creamed spinach in minutes!