Herbed Steamed Spinach
Indulge in the freshness of this delightful dish featuring vibrant spinach steamed to perfection with a blend of fragrant herbs. Finished with a splash of sherry wine vinegar and a hint of lemon, this dish is a perfect balance of flavors for a truly memorable dining experience.
Ingredients
For steamed spinach | |
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| 2 | prewashed fresh spinach |
| 1 | cup fresh parsley, chopped (or basil, or cilantro, or watercress) |
| ¼ | cup sherry wine vinegar (or your favorite) |
| salt | |
| pepper | |
| lemon wedge (optional) | |
Instructions
For steamed spinach | |
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| 1. | Preheat a large pan with a steamer insert over high heat, adding 1" of water and bringing it to a boil. |
| 2. | Combine the prewashed fresh spinach and freshly chopped herbs in the steamer basket. Cover the pan, reduce the heat to medium-low, and steam for 2 to 3 minutes until the spinach is wilted, stirring occasionally. Carefully remove the basket and drain the spinach. Transfer the spinach to a serving bowl, drizzle with a portion of the sherry wine vinegar, and season with salt and pepper to taste. |
| 3. | Serve the dish accompanied by the remaining sherry wine vinegar for extra flavor. Optionally, garnish with lemon wedges. |
| 4. | This recipe yields 4 servings. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 41.3 kcal |
| Protein | 4.9 g |
| Fat | 0.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.6 g |
| Fiber | 3.9 g |
| Sugar | 0.8 g |
Published on Jul 24, 2024 by Luminița