Preparing spinach with a quick sauté enhances its flavor while maintaining its superlative nutritional benefits. Spinach is a great source of iron, and you can quadruple its absorption by combining it with a food high in vitamin C, like red bell peppers.
SERVES 4
• 2 bunches spinach
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, diced
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
• 1 small red bell pepper, sliced into matchsticks
• 1 lemon, cut in half
1. Wash and drain spinach using a salad spinner.
2. Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic for one minute. Toss in the spinach, basil, and cilantro, and mix thoroughly for two minutes. Remove from heat. Top with pepper slices.
3. Squeeze half of the lemon over the greens and slice the remaining half to use as a garnish.
