Sautéed Garlic Spinach with Chili Flakes

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Quick sautéed spinach with garlic and a touch of chili for a healthy and flavorful side. This quick recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 11 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 70 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.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 6 min Serves 2 70 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons of 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 the garlic is fragrant and just starting to turn golden.
  2. Step 2: Add 10 ounces of fresh spinach leaves to the skillet. Using tongs, toss and cook for 3-4 minutes until the spinach is wilted but still vibrant green.
  3. Step 3: Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Toss again and remove from heat immediately to prevent overcooking. Serve warm.

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