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Buttery Lemon Spinach
Buttery Lemon Spinach pairs tender, microwave-steamed greens with bright lemon and fragrant garlic for a vibrant, buttery bite. It’s a quick, zippy side that highlights fresh spinach with a tangy finish, perfect alongside grilled fish, roast chicken, or a light lunch spread.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook2 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Rinse the spinach and put the leaves into a microwave-safe serving dish.
- 2
Add the butter, garlic, and lemon juice.
- 3
Cover with plastic wrap.
- 4
Microwave until the butter is melted and the spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes.
- 5
Remove the plastic wrap and toss to spread the seasoning before serving.
- Calories 143.15 kcal Moderate
- Protein 2.42 g Low Source
- Carbs 8.74 g Moderate
- Total Fat 10.59 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 6.74 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 26.13 mg Moderate
- Sodium 174.63 mg Moderate
- Fiber 2.46 g Low Source
- Sugar 4.47 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 94.29 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.03 mg Moderate
- Potassium 375.84 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 975.6 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 13.18 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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