Sauteed spinach with olive oil and garlic is the usual way I prepare spinach, and I'm sharing how I do it below.

Best,

Susan

This is probably the easiest vegetable to prepare...ever.  Rinse the spinach off under cold running water - don't worry about drying it as the drops of water that cling to leaves will help it cook.

Heat a frying pan on medium heat and add a few tablespoons of olive oil to it and a few cloves of crushed garlic (to your taste).

Note: if you like a mellow garlic taste, leave the cloves whole; mice it if you like a strong garlic taste.

Saute the garlic for about 30 seconds, then add the spinach.  It will take about 3-5 minutes to cook and will drastically reduce in volume as it cooks.

Serve it as is, topped with Parmesan or sesame seeds, or use it as the basis for other recipes - add cherry tomatoes and cook until they pop and serve over spinach - add some mushrooms with the garlic and then add cream after the spinach is cooked and mix with cream to serve over pasta - add the cooked spinach to your favorite casserole to pump up the flavor and nutrition.

Enjoy!

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Lucas from California writes, "To keep spinach fresh longer, wrap it in paper towels and store it in a plastic bag in the fridge. The paper towels absorb excess moisture that can cause wilting."
Mia from Texas writes, "For smoother spinach smoothies, blend your spinach with the liquid base first until fully smooth, then add the remaining ingredients. This helps eliminate any leafy chunks for a creamier texture."
Ethan from Florida writes, "If you're incorporating spinach into pasta dishes, add it in the last minute of cooking. It wilts quickly and retains more nutrients when not overcooked."
Olivia from Michigan writes, "To reduce the bitterness of raw spinach in salads, try massaging it with a little olive oil and lemon juice. It breaks down the leaves slightly and makes the spinach more palatable."
Noah from Washington writes, "Freeze spinach in ice cube trays with a bit of water for an easy way to add greens to your smoothies. This way, you always have spinach ready to go, and it helps keep your drink cold."

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