Sauteed Spinach and Peppers

Name: Sauteed Spinach and Peppers
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Side Dishes, Comfort Food Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large sweet red pepper, coarsely chopped; 1 small red onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 8 cups packed fresh spinach; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon sugar

We often steam our fresh spinach and eat it plain. But this version dressed up with red pepper, onion and garlic is a nice change. It is really quick and tasty—and pretty, too.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large sweet red pepper, coarsely chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
8 cups packed fresh spinach
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon sugar

Directions

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add red pepper; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add onion and garlic; cook 1-1/2 minutes longer or until onion is tender. Add remaining ingredients; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until spinach is just wilted.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 65 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 342mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Sauteed Spinach and Peppers in Light & Tasty October/November 2003

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kitchey

May 19, 2014

I used this as a base for marinated baked tofu, and it was a success. I used an Asian marinade of soy sauce, ginger, chopped green onion and garlic chili paste....and dusted my tofu squares with corn starch before baking. I also added sliced, fresh mushrooms. A very tasty, filling dinner.