Monday, January 30, 2012

Sautéed Spinach

 Spinach is among the world's healthiest vegetables

1 pound fresh spinach
2 cloves garlic peeled (cut in half or even quarters if large)
¼ cup olive oil
Salt

Discard any spinach leaves that are not fresh. Pinch off any large or hard  stems.. Wash the spinach and place it in a large pot with no more water than clings to the leaves after washing. If you are using prewashed spinach you need to add a little water to the pot (a couple of teaspoons).

Cook the spinach in a covered pot over medium heat with a pinch of salt. The spinach is done when it’s tender (10 minutes of more).


In a separate skillet sauté the garlic cloves in the olive oil until the garlic is lightly browned. Remove the garlic and add the cooked spinach and about 1/8- 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Sauté for a couple of minutes, taste and correct the seasoning