Wilted Spinach

Makes 4 servings

Wilted fresh spinach makes a vivid, almost-instant addition to any meal.

2 bunchs fresh spinach, stems removed
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 small onion, minced
¹/₂ teaspoon crushed garlic
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper
1 pinch nutmeg

Wash spinach well to remove any dirt, grit, or sand. Heat oil in a large skillet. When hot, add onion. Reduce heat, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally until limp. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute longer. Add spinach and sprinkle lightly with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Cover and cook just until wilted. Remove cover and cook a few minutes longer until all the liquid cooks off. Do not overcook!

Per serving (1/4 of recipe)

• Calories: 50
• Fat: 1.6 g
• Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
• Calories from Fat: 27.7%
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Protein: 4.5 g
• Carbohydrates: 7.1 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Fiber: 3.7 g
• Sodium: 174 mg
• Calcium: 199 mg
• Iron: 5.2 mg
• Vitamin C: 14.9 mg
• Beta Carotene: 8981 mcg
• Vitamin E: 3.1 mg

Source: Breaking the Food Seduction by Neal Barnard, M.D.; recipe by Jo Stepaniak; © Jo Stepaniak 2005, published by permission.