Sauteed Spinach and Onion Side
With any main entree, I am always looking for an easy way to add healthy sides. Yes, there is always salad, but there are other quicker options too. This side is easy to make and a great alternative to salad. It’s simple and sticks to whole ingredients. The caramelized onions add a nice sweetness that elevates this spinach heavy dish.
Sauteed Spinach and Onion Side
Course: SidesDifficulty: MediumServings
4
servingsTotal time
30
minutesIngredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large yellow onion sliced
3 cloves of garlic minced
8 cups of spinach
Squeeze of lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced yellow onion and cook for 10 minutes until starting to brown and softened. At the end of this stage, the onions should taste slightly sweet.
- Mix in the 3 cloves of minced garlic until fragrant. Sprinkle a pinch of salt.
- Stir in the 8 cups of spinach. Cook until the leaves are wilted. Squeeze lemon juice on top, and add ground black pepper.
- Enjoy!
