Buttery Lemon Spinach Recipe
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Buttery Lemon Spinach

By: leila m 
"A quick yet simple and delectable side dish."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (64)

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Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
2 Min
Ready In:
7 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 (10 ounce) bags pre-washed fresh spinach
  • 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

  1. Rinse the spinach and place the leaves into a microwavable serving dish. Add the butter, garlic and lemon juice. Cover with plastic wrap. Steam in the microwave until the butter is melted and spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove the plastic wrap and toss to distribute seasoning before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 112 | Total Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 25mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2008 by gapch1026   view full review
The lemon and butter flavor is a nice compliment to the spinach. I simply sauteed the spinach...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2009 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I always saute spinach but this microwave cooking method interested me for its ease of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2008 by SLJ6   view full review
Delicious.....I omitted the butter and used olive oil instead. Loved the freshness of the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2010 by Dianne   view full review
We really enjoyed this spinach. I cooked mine on the stovetop in a skillet. I simmered the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2008 by lisa2roberto Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Wow! What a delicious spinach recipe! Nice & light. I followed the recipe exactly, would not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2009 by Allie   view full review
Not good :( I was so excited because it looked so easy and I love all the ingredients. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2009 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I took a short cut with this - used a steam in microwave bag of spinach (14 oz.) Why go to all...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2008 by MotherLodeViv Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I microwaved on high for 3 mins to get it perfectly between too under-done and too wilted. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2009 by Muffin Mom N Garlic Girl   view full review
Excellent and very easy. I would have never microwaved spinach before now. It came out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2009 by tseely   view full review
It was reallygood. We love all kinds of greens but spinach is my favorite. Always looking for...

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