Pan Fried Spinach
Pan Fried Spinach brings together tender baby spinach with smoky bacon, sweet onions, and garlic for a rich, buttery bite balanced by good olive oil. It’s a comforting Southern-style side that pairs beautifully with roasted or grilled meats and is right at home next to warm cornbread.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pan Fried Spinach, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 68 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until evenly browned and crisp; drain it, crumble it, and set it aside.
- 2
Melt the butter and warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 3
Stir in the crumbled bacon, the garlic, and the onion; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes, then add the spinach and toss until it is evenly coated with the butter and oil.
- 4
Cover the skillet, lower the heat to low, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, until the spinach is tender; season with salt and pepper to serve.
- Calories 145.91 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 4.34 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 5.38 g 2%
- Total Fat 12.02 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 4.1 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 13.83 mg Low Source 5%
- Sodium 110.37 mg Low Source 5%
- Dietary Fiber 1.89 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 0.02 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 66.24 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.13 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 41.25 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 17.93 mg Moderate 20%
- 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 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pan Fried Spinach is made with 7 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Spinach, Bacon, Butter, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 145.91 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pan Fried Spinach made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Spinach, Bacon, Butter, Minced Garlic, Olive Oil. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pan Fried Spinach?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 145.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pan Fried Spinach easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Pan Fried Spinach healthy?
- Pan Fried Spinach has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 145.91 calories and 4.34 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 4.1 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic and Onions, 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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