Servings:
4
Steamed spinach, cooked in mere minutes, is tossed with heart-healthy olive oil in this easy side dish.
Ingredients
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9 ounces baby or trimmed regular spinach
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for garnish
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⅛ teaspoon coarse salt
Directions
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Fill a medium saucepan with 2 inches of water, and fit with a steamer insert. Bring to a boil. Add spinach. Reduce to a simmer. Cover, and steam until spinach has wilted, about 2 minutes.
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Transfer to a serving bowl. Toss with oil, lemon juice, and salt. Garnish with lemon. Serve immediately.
Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living, April 2006