Pip's Plate

Spinach is one of my favorite foods. It’s extremely versatile, but my favorite way to prepare it is sauteed. There are many ways I prepare it, but here are 2 of my favorites:

Lemon Garlic Spinach

1 bunch spinach, cleaned and trimmed

2 cloves garlic

extra virgin olive oil

1/2 lemon

Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Sautee garlic till fragrant – about 1-2 minutes. Add spinach – using tongs – flip the spinach from underneath over on top to distribute the garlic and olive oil. The spinach does not take long and you don’t want to over cook it. Saute it till bright green – about 1 min then juice the 1/2 lemon over the spinach and saute 1-2 more minutes.

Serves 2-3

Sesame Soy Spinach

1 bunch spinach, cleaned and trimmed

extra virgin olive oil

2 cloves garlic

1T sesame seeds

2T tamari (or soy sauce)

Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Sautee garlic till fragrant – about 1-2 minutes. Add sesame seeds and sautee another 1-2 minutes. Add spinach – using tongs – flip the spinach from underneath over on top to distribute the garlic, sesame seeds adn olive oil. Saute for about 1 minute then add tamari. Saute another 1-2 minutes. Serve.

Serves 2-3