How to Make Wilted Spinach

Wilt spinach for a warm, nutritous side dish.

Spinach is rich in iron, and as a vegetable, it also provides you with water. While raw spinach has a strong, slightly bitter taste, wilted spinach is softer, and has a slightly sweeter taste. Serve wilted spinach on its own as a side dish, or add it to fresh green salads to vary temperature or taste. There are many options for wilted spinach at the dinner table.

Things You'll Need

• Skillet
• Olive oil
• Spinach
• Tongs

Instructions

1. Set a skillet on the stove.

2. Pour 1 tbsp. of olive oil into the skillet.

3. Turn the stove up to medium.

4. Wash the spinach under cool water, picking out any ragged or yellow leaves.

5. Place the spinach in the warm oil.

6. Turn the spinach with the tongs, ensuring that all of the leaves get covered with oil.

7. Cook the spinach until the leaves are soft and wilted. While some people prefer the leaves only slightly wilted, others cook the spinach until it is entirely limp.

8. Remove the spinach from the heat and serve.

Tips & Warnings

• Add a pinch of salt to the spinach while it is cooking.

• Add crushed garlic to the olive oil and allow it to brown slightly before adding the spinach. Crushed garlic makes the dish more aromatic and provides slightly more texture.

References

• Whole Foods: Wilted Spinach With Lemon and Pine Nuts
• Home Ec 101; Wilted Spinach; Heather Solos;