Description
A quick, savory, and elegant side dish featuring seared cremini mushrooms and wilted fresh spinach in a rich garlic butter sauce. Ready in under 15 minutes, this low-carb and keto-friendly recipe is perfect for weeknights or dinner parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) Cremini Mushrooms
- 5 oz (140g) Fresh Baby Spinach
- 3 tbsp (45g) Unsalted Butter
- 4–5 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Olive Oil
- Salt and Black Pepper to taste
- 1 tsp (5ml) Fresh Lemon Juice
- Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Wash mushrooms gently and pat dry thoroughly. Trim tough stem ends and quarter large mushrooms or leave small ones whole. Mince garlic finely.
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Heat until shimmering but not smoking.
- Add mushrooms in a single layer. Let sit for 1 minute to develop a crust, then toss and cook for 3-4 minutes until deeply browned and tender. If sticking, add a tiny splash of water to deglaze.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic. Stir constantly for 30-60 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Add fresh spinach to the pan. Toss with mushrooms and garlic, coating in the butter mixture. Cook for 1-2 minutes until spinach is just wilted but still bright green.
- Remove from heat. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Drizzle with lemon juice and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
Ensure mushrooms are dry before cooking to achieve a good sear. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary. Add garlic only after mushrooms are browned to prevent burning. If using frozen spinach, thaw and squeeze out all excess water. For a vegan version, substitute butter with plant-based butter or olive oil.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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