Quick-Pan Sautéed Greens
This Italian quick recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs spinach, garlic, and olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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
- 4 cups spinach, washed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 2: Add 4 cups spinach, stirring constantly, until wilted (about 3-4 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice.
- Step 3: Toss with 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.







