Asian Style Sautéed Spinach

This easy sautéed spinach side dish takes just minutes to prepare and is a nice complement for simple Asian-style entrées.

Sautéed spinach is one of our favorite quick-to-fix vegetables, and we developed this simple variation that includes sesame oil, sliced scallions, and a sprinkling of sesame seeds to pair with simple entrées like grilled steak and pan-seared salmon.

Asian Style Sautéed Spinach

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

This easy sautéed spinach side dish takes just minutes to prepare and is a nice complement for simple Asian-style entrées.

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Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 20 ounces fresh spinach
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 4 scallions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Heat the sesame and vegetable oils over medium-high heat in a large wok or nonstick pan.
2. Start adding the spinach a handful at a time, tossing with tongs until wilted, 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4. Add the green onions and sesame seeds. Toss to combine and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 89Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 188mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 4gSugar: 1gProtein: 5g

Note: Nutrition information is estimated and may vary from your actual results.