Sautéed Mushroom and Spinach with Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-11 · Updated 2026-04-11

A simple vegetable side dish with earthy mushrooms and fresh spinach, sautéed with garlic and olive oil. This American-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs mushrooms, spinach, garlic 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.

Ingredients

• 8 oz mushrooms
• 5 oz spinach
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Add 8 oz sliced mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and liquid evaporates, stirring occasionally.
3. Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, avoiding browning.
4. Step 4: Add 5 oz fresh spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1 tsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Cook for 30 seconds more, then remove from heat.