How to Make a Healthy Spinach and Garlic Dish
Purchase a package of fresh spinach from your grocer.,Cut about an inch off the bottom of the stems (if using the bundled type) , Fill your sink with clean, cold water and add the spinach., Take a couple of cloves of garlic and slightly smash with...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Purchase a package of fresh spinach from your grocer.
It can be either the "old school" bundled variety (with dirt still on the leaves/stems) or the cleaned, packaged variety. -
Step 2: Cut about an inch off the bottom of the stems (if using the bundled type)
, Move around to clean and let soak for some minutes to let any dirt settle to bottom of sink.
While soaking, prepare next steps ,, Extra Virgin produces a nice flavor. ,, It is imperative not to brown them too much, or turn them black, as this will result in an unpleasant flavor. , Do not shake the spinach dry; the water on the spinach is an important part of the process. , A great deal of sizzling/noise will occur as the wet spinach hits the hot oil This is normal and good. , Open the lid, add some salt, pepper and, if you like it, a pinch of crushed red pepper.
Give the spinach a stir, cover the pot and turn the stove off. , The spinach is now ready for eating with crusty or toasted bread. -
Step 3: Fill your sink with clean
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Step 4: cold water and add the spinach.
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Step 5: Take a couple of cloves of garlic and slightly smash with the flat side of a knife to remove skin.
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Step 6: Place a 6-8 quart pot (reserve lid for use later on) on the stove; add 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil.
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Step 7: Add the garlic cloves to the pot and slowly heat the oil over medium/low heat.
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Step 8: Cook the garlic cloves until they are golden on each side.
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Step 9: While the garlic is cooking
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Step 10: take the spinach out of the water and place in a colander.
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Step 11: As soon as the garlic has become golden brown
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Step 12: add the spinach to the pot.
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Step 13: Immediately place the lid on the pot and let the spinach cook down for about 3 minutes.
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Step 14: Serve.
Detailed Guide
It can be either the "old school" bundled variety (with dirt still on the leaves/stems) or the cleaned, packaged variety.
, Move around to clean and let soak for some minutes to let any dirt settle to bottom of sink.
While soaking, prepare next steps ,, Extra Virgin produces a nice flavor. ,, It is imperative not to brown them too much, or turn them black, as this will result in an unpleasant flavor. , Do not shake the spinach dry; the water on the spinach is an important part of the process. , A great deal of sizzling/noise will occur as the wet spinach hits the hot oil This is normal and good. , Open the lid, add some salt, pepper and, if you like it, a pinch of crushed red pepper.
Give the spinach a stir, cover the pot and turn the stove off. , The spinach is now ready for eating with crusty or toasted bread.
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