Quick Spinach Stir Fry With Lemon Juice Recipe

Craving a healthy and flavorful side dish? This Quick Spinach Stir-Fry with Lemon Zest is a game-changer! Inspired by a tiny Frankfurt pizza joint, this recipe is surprisingly delicious, even for veggie-haters. Imagine tender spinach, perfectly stir-fried and brightened with zesty lemon juice. It's light, easy, and ready in just minutes! Serve alongside grilled fish or your favorite protein for a complete and satisfying meal. Note: Spinach shrinks when cooked, so feel free to add more than you think you'll need!

Prep Time 2 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 250.6 kcal
Protein 29g
Rating 3.7 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Quick Spinach Stir Fry With Lemon Juice

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How to Make Quick Spinach Stir Fry With Lemon Juice

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  3. Add 10 ounces (280g) of fresh spinach to the pan. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, or until spinach has wilted and is tender-crisp.
  4. Remove from heat and zest half a lemon over the spinach.
  5. Squeeze the juice of 1/4 of a lemon over the spinach. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Stir briskly to combine and serve immediately. Garnish with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

10g

Carbs

7g