Categories: Side

Ingredients

• 2 pounds baby spinach
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• Pinch of crushed red pepper
• Salt
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

1. In a large pot, combine the spinach with the water and bring to a boil.

2. Cover and cook over moderately low heat until just wilted, about 10 minutes.

3. Drain the spinach, pressing out as much water as possible; chop coarsely.

4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet.

5. Add the garlic and cook over moderately low heat until softened and lightly browned, about 2 minutes.

6. Add the spinach, crushed red pepper and a generous pinch of salt and cook, tossing until heated through, about 3 minutes.

7. Add the lemon juice and serve.

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