Garlicky Spinach

From the kitchen of Carly

Wilted spinach gets the Asian treatment: toasted sesame oil, garlicky fragrance, and a hit of soy sauce with vinegar. It's tender, umami-packed, and ready in minutes. Serve it warm or at room temperature alongside rice or grilled proteins.

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Servings
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Difficulty
medium

Ingredients

4 servings

  • 12 10-ounce bags fresh spinach (not baby)
  • 12 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 12 chopped garlic cloves
  • 12 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 11 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
  • 1kosher salt
  • 1freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook two 10-ounce bags fresh spinach (not baby) in a large pot of boiling salted water just until wilted, 1-2 minutes. Drain, then transfer to a bowl of ice water; let cool. Drain and squeeze out excess water.

  2. Heat 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 2 chopped garlic cloves and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute. Add spinach, 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar. Stir to combine; season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.