Spinach Stir Fry
Simple, quick spinach stir fry recipe, loaded wiith fragrant garlic, a splash of soy sauce, and finished with toasty sesame oil. Perfect light and flavourful vegetable side dish that's ready in under 15 minutes.
Servings: 2 - 3
Calories: 92kcal
Equipment
- 1 Large Wok or pan
Ingredients
- 300 grams Fresh Spinach or frozen spinach ( thawed ) About 10.6oz
- 4 cloves Garlic minced, Add more or less garlic to taste
- 6 Red chilli Cut thin slices
- 1 tsp Sesame seeds
Seasonings
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce Regular soy sauce or light soy
- 1 tsp Sesame oil toasted sesame oil
- Salt to taste
- White pepper taste or black pepper
Instructions
Saute the Garlic
- Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the garlic and stir-fry for a few seconds until fragrant and golden crispy. Remove fried garlic from pan and set it aside.
Stir Fry the Spinach
- Add the spinach to the remaining oil and quickly stir fry the spinach, tossing continuously as it begins to wilt.
Season and Finish the Dish
- Season with the soy sauce, salt, and white pepper, then continue cooking for another minute or two until the spinach is just tender.
- Turn off the heat and stir through the sesame oil and sliced chillies and sesame seeds. Serve immediately and garnish with reserved fried garlic.
Notes
- Spinach cooks down quite a bit. Since it reduces in volume, start with a small pinch of salt and adjust to taste at the end. If you prefer, you can skip the salt and let the soy sauce do the seasoning.
- Wash and drain the spinach well to prevent excess water in the pan.
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Don't overcook the spinach. It only needs 1-2 minutes over high heat to stay vibrant and tender.
Nutrition
Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 516mg | Potassium: 483mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1286IU | Vitamin C: 196mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg
