This easy sautéed spinach side dish pairs fresh spinach with toasted sesame oil, sesame seeds, and scallions to give it a distinctive Asian flair.
Sautéed spinach is one of our favorite quick-to-fix vegetables, and we developed this simple variation with an Asian flair. It includes sesame oil, sliced scallions, and a sprinkling of sesame seeds and pairs nicely with simple entrées like grilled steak and pan-seared salmon.
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Sautéed Sesame Spinach
This easy sautéed spinach side dish pairs fresh spinach with toasted sesame oil, sesame seeds, and scallions to give it a distinctive Asian flair.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 20 ounce fresh spinach, washed and dried
- 4 scallions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
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Instructions
- Heat the sesame and vegetable oils over medium-high heat in a large wok or nonstick pan. Add the spinach, a handful at a time, tossing with tongs until slightly wilted before adding more.
- Once the spinach is wilted, add the scallions, sesame seeds, and a light sprinkling of salt and pepper. Continue to toss until everything is thoroughly coated in oil. The total cooking time should be no longer than 5 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 85kcal, Carbohydrates: 6g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Sodium: 114mg, Potassium: 833mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 13411IU, Vitamin C: 42mg, Calcium: 168mg, Iron: 4mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I like this recipe for its simplicity. I served it with roasted chicken breasts (boneless) that I brushed with a combination of sesame oil and soy sauce and seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. I made white rice too.
I’m glad to hear you liked it Emily. That sounds like a nice meal.