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Sautéed Spinach with Red Onion

I make this as a side dish at least three times a week—that’s how much I love spinach, and how much I love it served this way. It’s easy, delicious, and great for you. The secret is the soy sauce; although it’s not Italian, it gives the spinach a fabulous salty kick.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

3

tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1

large red onion, sliced

2

garlic cloves, minced

1

/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

1

tablespoon soy sauce

1

/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1

/4 teaspoon salt

1

/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2

(10-ounce) bags of prewashed spinach (about 10 cups)

Zest of 1 lemon

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Preparation

  1. Heat the oil in a very large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Add the broth, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Add one third of the spinach and cook until it begins to wilt, about 2 minutes. Continue adding the spinach one large handful at a time, sautéing just until it begins to wilt before adding more. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, sprinkle with lemon zest, and serve.

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