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spinach with garlic, balsamic, and cayenne
thehamptonsvegan

Spicy Spinach

The perfect easy side dish
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups raw spinach (4 big handfuls- or more)
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 4 cloves garlic (or more) sliced thin
  • 1 dash cayenne pepper
  • 1 dash balsamic vinegar (or a dash of fresh lemon juice)

Method
 

  1. Slice up garlic cloves.
  2. Heat a large pot on medium and then add oil.
  3. Add in garlic and stir for a minute or two but don't brown.
  4. Add in the dash of cayenne.
  5. Add in all the spinach.
  6. Cook for 2 minutes, turning over with tongs to reach all the spinach and wilt but don't overcook.
  7. Remove from heat and add the dash of vinegar OR the squeeze of lemon juice.
  8. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve.
  9. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to a couple of days. Easily mixes into rice and pasta or casseroles. Also makes a nice topping on a sandwich.

Notes

***Bonus Recipe***
Spicy Spinach Sandwich
Mix 1 tablespoon mayo with 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar.
Cut open a crusty roll and spread balsamic mayo on both sides.
Layer spicy spinach, roasted red pepper (from a jar), and sauteed mushrooms and onions.
A Pickle on top is optional.