Garlic Spinach
Garlic Spinach is a bright, buttery sauté of tender greens perfumed with plenty of sliced garlic and lifted by a squeeze of lemon. It’s light yet savory, with a fresh, tangy finish that pairs well with roasted meats, pasta, or grilled fish. Ideal for busy weeknights when you want something flavorful and fast.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Garlic Spinach, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 53
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add the garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Add the spinach a few handfuls at a time, stirring until it wilts before adding more.
- 4
Stir in the lemon juice and season with garlic salt.
- Calories 251.09 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 3.65 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 45.1 g 16%
- Total Fat 2.84 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 1.69 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7.21 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 259.73 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 4.17 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 7.08 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 319.25 mg Good Source 25%
- Iron 3.04 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 572.97 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 765.78 mcg Good Source 85%
- Vitamin C 56.88 mg Good Source 63%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Garlic Spinach is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Garlic, Garlic Salt, Lemon, and Spinach. Each serving provides about 251.09 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Garlic Spinach made of?
- The main ingredients are Garlic, Garlic Salt, Lemon, Spinach, Unsalted Butter. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Garlic Spinach?
- About 10 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 251.09 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Garlic Spinach easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Garlic Spinach healthy?
- Garlic Spinach has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 251.09 calories and 3.65 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 259.73 mg (11% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.69 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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