How to Make Sauteed Spinach with Mushrooms

My two favorite vegetables,spinach and mushrooms, make the best combination dish. Whether it's a side dish or an appetizer for a cocktail party, it's always a hit. Here's how to make it in minutes.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 pound of spinach
• 1 teaspoon of minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 tablespoons of chopped onion
• 1/2 pound of portobella mushrooms cut into 1/4 inch pieces
• salt
• pepper

1. Remove any stems or blemished leaves from the spinach.

2. Rinse spinach and drain well.

3. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil with the onion.

4. Add mushrooms and cook by stirring over medium to high heat until brown.

5. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil and all the spinach to cook for about 1 minute.

6. Sprinkle with garlic, salt and pepper and cook for about 3-4 minutes.

Tips & Warnings

• For extra flavor, add a few sprinkles of nutmeg.

[Ruthie]

on 2/25/2008 Great spinach recipe ! This should get even the most vegatable-hating kid to at least TRY to like his or her veggies. One small suggestion : try melting a slice of cheese on each portion first.