Pan Fried Spinach

Name: Pan Fried Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 18 oz Baby Spinach; 5 slices Bacon; 2.67 tbsp Butter; 2 tbsp Minced Garlic; 0.25 cup Olive Oil; 0.5 tsp Salt & Pepper; 1 whole Sweet Onion

Side Dish 🥗 American Low-Carb Gluten-Free Paleo 🦴Comfort-Food

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

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.