Sautéed Greek Spinach and Feta with Garlic and Olive Oil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

A simple and flavorful sauté of fresh spinach with garlic and crumbled feta cheese, perfect as a side or light vegetarian dish. This Greek recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 12 minutes, pairs fresh spinach leaves, washed and dried, olive oil, garlic cloves, thinly sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 3, 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.

Ingredients

• 10 oz fresh spinach leaves, washed and dried
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3 thinly sliced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
2. Step 2: Add 10 oz fresh spinach leaves to the skillet and toss with the garlic oil, cooking for 3-4 minutes until the spinach wilts and reduces in volume.
3. Step 3: Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, then stir in 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice.
4. Step 4: Cook for an additional 1 minute until the feta softens slightly and the spinach mixture is heated through. Serve warm.