How to Cook Spinach on the Stove
Spinach is a dark green, leafy vegetable that is packed full of nutrition. It can be eaten raw or cooked and served as a side dish, but it has also found its way to the center of main dishes. Spinach is a versatile vegetable, needs very little seasoning and is low in calories.
Spinach is a dark green, leafy vegetable that is packed full of nutrition. It can be eaten raw or cooked and served as a side dish, but it has also found its way to the center of main dishes. Spinach is a versatile vegetable, needs very little seasoning and is low in calories. It has a high amount of iron, vitamins A and C, and moderate amounts of calcium. Adding fresh spinach to your diet is an easy way to benefit your health.
Preparation
Step 1
Trim the stems off the spinach leaves with a knife or scissors.
Step 2
Put the spinach in a colander, and rinse it well with cool running water. Or fill a clean sink with cool water, and soak the spinach for a minute or two. Swirl it around with your hand to loosen any dirt. Or .
Step 3
Dry the spinach in a salad spinner or with paper towels.
Saute
Step 1
Pour the olive oil in large skillet with olive oil, and heat it over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the chopped fresh garlic or minced garlic, and saute for 30 seconds.
Step 3
Add half of the spinach to the skillet, and toss the spinach with tongs to coat with garlic and olive oil.
Step 4
Add the rest of the spinach, tossing it again with the tongs. Cover and saute for 1 minute. You may need to press it down a bit.
Step 5
Toss the spinach again, cover and cook for another minute. The spinach is done when it has just wilted.
Step 6
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Steam
Step 1
Place a large pot with 2 inches of water over high heat.
Step 2
Put the steamer inside the pot, and bring the water to a boil.
Step 3
Add the spinach to the steamer, and reduce the heat to low.
Step 4
Simmer, covered, for about 2 minutes. The spinach is done when it has just wilted.
Step 5
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Tip
Use 1 or 2 tsp. minced garlic in place of fresh garlic. Toss the spinach with lemon juice or a homemade vinaigrette.
warning
Spinach loses great volume when cooked down.