Sautéed Spinach and Mushrooms with Garlic and Sesame

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

Tender spinach and earthy mushrooms sautéed with garlic and finished with toasted sesame seeds for a nutty crunch. This Asian-inspired St. Patrick’s Day recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs fresh spinach, button mushrooms, sliced, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 90 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

• 300 g fresh spinach
• 200 g button mushrooms, sliced
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 200 g sliced button mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are browned and tender.
3. Step 3: Add 300 g fresh spinach to the skillet and drizzle 1 tbsp soy sauce over it. Toss continuously for 2-3 minutes until spinach is wilted and glossy.
4. Step 4: Season with 1/4 tsp black pepper and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds on top before serving for added texture.