Sautéed Garlic and Chili Spinach with Toasted Almonds

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A vibrant sauté of fresh spinach with fragrant garlic and mild chili, finished with crunchy toasted almonds for texture and nutty flavor. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 13 minutes, pairs fresh spinach leaves, garlic cloves, red chili flakes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 8 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 120 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and the garlic edges are golden but not burnt.
  2. Step 2: Add 10 ounces fresh spinach leaves to the skillet in batches, stirring constantly and allowing each batch to wilt down before adding the next. Cook for 3-4 minutes until all spinach is wilted and tender.
  3. Step 3: Season the spinach with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, then drizzle 1 tablespoon lemon juice over the mixture and toss well to combine.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat and immediately sprinkle 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds evenly over the spinach. Serve warm as a flavorful side dish or light vegetarian entrée.

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