How To Steam Spinach

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Felice Kaufman

Steamed spinach is a quick and simple side dish made with fresh spinach. Learn how to steam spinach in a pan without a steamer basket in just a few minutes. It’s an easy vegetable that pairs well with almost any dinner.

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Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 32.6 kcal

Ingredients

10 oz fresh spinach

Instructions

Rinse the spinach under cold running water, even if the package says it is pre-washed.
Heat a large sauté pan or skillet over medium heat.
Place the spinach in the pan while the leaves are still wet from washing. The water clinging to the leaves creates steam as the pan heats.
Cover the pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
Remove the lid and use tongs to turn the leaves until fully wilted.
Drain the spinach in a large colander, pressing gently with a spoon to remove excess water.
Season to taste before serving.

Notes

Store cooked spinach in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Steamed spinach tastes best with simple seasonings and a little fat to coat the leaves.

Try finishing the spinach with:

Lemon juice or lemon zest
Grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
Butter or extra-virgin olive oil
Sautéed or roasted garlic
A pinch of red pepper flakes

Nutrition

Calories: 32.6kcalCarbohydrates: 5.1gProtein: 4.1gTotal Fat: 0.6gSaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 112mgPotassium: 791mgFiber: 3.1gSugar: 0.6gNet Carbohydrates: 2g

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