Description
Indulge in this warm spinach dish topped with creamy whipped feta and a zesty garlic lemon drizzle. It’s a flavorful and nutritious skillet recipe that’s perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
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For the Spinach:
- 4 cups fresh spinach, washed and trimmed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Whipped Feta:
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
Optional Garnish:
- Lemon zest
- Crushed red pepper
- Toasted pine nuts
Instructions
- Sauté Garlic: Preheat a medium skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Cook Spinach: Add spinach to the skillet, cook until wilted, about 3–4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Make Whipped Feta: Blend feta and Greek yogurt until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble: Transfer cooked spinach to a serving skillet, top with whipped feta, drizzle with lemon juice, and garnish with optional toppings.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish pairs well with toasted bread or pita for a complete meal.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and lemon juice to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Sauté, Blend
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
