23 sauteed spinach recipes

Sauteed spinach and red peppers with garlic and red pepper flakes in olive oil. A low-calorie vegetable side dish ready in 10 minutes that works alongside almost any protein.

Sauteed spinach with garlic and a little fresh tomato, cooked down in olive oil into a quick, savory side dish. A simple, healthy way to turn a pound of greens into a flavor-packed plate in minutes.

Warm sauteed apples, pears, and onion rings in a honey-sherry-vinegar sauce served over fresh spinach. A warm-cold salad with sweet fruit and tangy dressing that wilts the greens.

BBQ'd Lamb Loin stuffed with semi dried tomatoes and asparagus spears and served with bush tomato chutney and sauteed English spinach.

Silky poached eggs nestle into garlicky sautéed mushrooms, spinach, and tomatoes for a 15-minute breakfast that's elegant enough for brunch but easy enough for a Tuesday morning.

Brown rice and fresh spinach side dish with sauteed onion and celery. A simple, wholesome one-pan recipe using spinach cooking water to flavor the rice.

Italian vegetarian lasagna layered with sherry-sautéed mushrooms, zucchini, spinach, and bell peppers with a three-cheese ricotta-cottage-Parmesan filling. Lighter than meat lasagna, still hearty.

Sauteed chicken breasts with fresh rosemary and white wine, baked over a bed of spinach. The pan sauce deglazes into a fragrant rosemary-wine drizzle that flavors every leaf.

Black-eyed peas with fresh spinach sauteed in vegetable broth with a pinch of cayenne. A low-fat vegetarian side dish ready in 20 minutes flat.

Sauteed spinach with garlic and fresh tomato wedges, cooked low and slow until silky and tender. A simple 4-ingredient Italian-style side dish that's diabetic-friendly.

Wok-sauteed spinach with sliced onion in hot oil, stir-fried until just wilted. A fast, 3-ingredient side dish technique that works with any leafy green vegetable.

French green salad with butter lettuce, spinach, and sauteed shiitake mushrooms in a lemon-Dijon vinaigrette topped with fresh basil. An elegant, earthy side salad.

Puff pastry rolled with pressed-dry spinach, sautéed mushrooms, and nutty Gruyere, sliced into golden pinwheels for elegant 30-minute appetizers.

Rice bake casserole binds cooked rice, sauteed spinach, and sharp cheddar in a simple custard of milk and eggs with fresh herbs. Great use for leftover rice.

Whole wheat spaghetti with red lentils, sauteed spinach, and toasted pine nuts. A protein-packed vegetarian pasta dinner with lemon brightness and a hint of nutmeg.

Baked russet potatoes stuffed with sautéed Spam, spinach, Parmesan, and thyme, then topped with melted cheddar and Monterey Jack. Comfort food meets Florentine flair.