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Garlic Sesame Spinach
Discover our Garlic Sesame Spinach, a speedy sensation ready in just 10 minutes! Fresh spinach leaves are sautéed with aromatic garlic, soy sauce, and toasted sesame seeds, creating a flavorful side dish that’s as effortless as it is delicious. Elevate your dining experience with this vibrant addition to your table.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups (60g) fresh spinach leaves
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame seeds, toasted
Instructions
- Rinse the fresh spinach leaves.
- In a pan over medium heat, toast the sesame seeds until golden brown. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in the pan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Be careful not to burn it.
- Add the fresh spinach leaves to the pan. Toss them in the garlic and oil until they begin to wilt. This should take 1-5 minutes.
- Drizzle soy sauce over the spinach and toss to evenly coat the spinach leaves.
- Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the top.
- Serve this quick and flavorful spinach side dish alongside your favorite main course. It’s simple, delicious, and requires minimal effort!
Pro Tip: Remember this recipe for the next time you are starring at that bag of spinach you’re not gonna use before it goes bad. Let’s limit food waste! Other leafy greens can be used instead of Spinach.
Complete Your Meal
This recipe complements:
Tofu Teriyaki Bowl
The sweet teriyaki contrasts nicely with the zesty garlic sesame spinach. Available in the YouTheChef Cookbook.
Nasu Dengaku
The sweetness of the miso pairs well with the sharp garlic sesame spinach. Available in the YouTheChef Cookbook.
Japanese Curry Rice
The rich curry is freshened up by the aromatic garlic sesame spinach.
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