Instant Mushroom and Spinach Stir Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

A quick and flavorful vegetable stir fry featuring fresh mushrooms and spinach, perfect for a nutritious weeknight meal. This Asian-inspired Instant Pot recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs olive oil, garlic cloves, white button mushrooms for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 2, 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

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 8 oz, sliced white button mushrooms
• 4 cups fresh spinach
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp optional red chili flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
2. Step 2: Add 8 oz sliced white button mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release moisture and begin to brown at the edges.
3. Step 3: Stir in 4 cups fresh spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted and bright green.
4. Step 4: Pour in 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp sesame oil, stirring to coat the vegetables evenly. Season with 1/4 tsp black pepper and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes if using. Cook for another 1 minute until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the vegetables.