Sautéed Garlic Spinach with Toasted Sesame and Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

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Quick sautéed fresh spinach with garlic, finished with a savory soy glaze and toasted sesame seeds for a simple Asian-inspired vegetable side. This Asian-inspired Super Bowl recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs fresh spinach leaves, sesame oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 90 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: 5 min Serves 2 Asian cuisine 90 cal/serving

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Ingredients

10 oz fresh spinach leaves
2 tbsp sesame oil
4, thinly sliced garlic cloves
2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp, toasted sesame seeds
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Step 2: Add 10 oz fresh spinach leaves and sauté, tossing constantly, for 2-3 minutes until wilted and bright green.
Step 3: Pour in 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce and sprinkle 1/4 tsp black pepper, stirring for another 30 seconds until the sauce slightly thickens and coats the spinach.
Step 4: Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds for a nutty crunch.