Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound spinach, stems removed and leaves roughly chopped
- 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
- juice of 1 lemon
- salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- lemon wedges, for serving
Method
- Heat the olive oil: in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the Garlic: Add the garlic and sauté it for 30 seconds, until it becomes fragrant.
- Cook the Spinach: Add the spinach in batches, stirring it until it wilts before adding more. Continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes, until it is fully wilted and tender.
- Add Lemon and Seasoning: Remove the skillet from the heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the spinach. Season it with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, and stir to combine.
- Serve: Transfer the spinach to a serving dish and serve it with lemon wedges on the side. Serve warm or at room temperature.