Garlic and Chili Stir-Fried Greens to Support Immunity
A quick stir-fry of nutrient-rich leafy greens with garlic and chili flakes to boost immunity and provide antioxidants during cold season. This Asian-inspired stir-fry recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 10 minutes, pairs baby spinach, garlic cloves, red chili flakes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 60 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 8 cups, washed and drained baby spinach
- 4, thinly sliced garlic cloves
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp, low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp, for garnish toasted sesame seeds
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Step 2: Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 3: Add 8 cups washed baby spinach and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until wilted but still bright green.
- Step 4: Drizzle 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce over the greens and toss to coat evenly. Remove from heat.
- Step 5: Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds on top for a nutty finish.
