Sautéed Garlic Spinach and Mushrooms with Toasted Pine Nuts

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A quick sauté of fresh spinach and mushrooms enriched with garlic and topped with crunchy toasted pine nuts for a vibrant side dish. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 17 minutes, pairs fresh spinach leaves, cremini mushrooms, olive oil 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: 12 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 120 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add 2 tbsp pine nuts and toast, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove to a small bowl and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In the same pan, add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic.
  3. Step 3: Add 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes until they release moisture and start to brown.
  4. Step 4: Add 8 cups fresh spinach leaves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss gently and cook for 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts but remains vibrant green.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and drizzle 1 tbsp lemon juice over the mixture. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle the toasted pine nuts on top before serving.

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