Steamed Spinach with Lemon

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Steamed Spinach with Lemon
Photo: Yunhee Kim
Servings:
4

Steamed spinach, cooked in mere minutes, is tossed with heart-healthy olive oil in this easy side dish.

Ingredients

  • 9 ounces baby or trimmed regular spinach

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for garnish

  • teaspoon coarse salt

Directions

  1. Fill a medium saucepan with 2 inches of water, and fit with a steamer insert. Bring to a boil. Add spinach. Reduce to a simmer. Cover, and steam until spinach has wilted, about 2 minutes.

  2. Transfer to a serving bowl. Toss with oil, lemon juice, and salt. Garnish with lemon. Serve immediately.

Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living, April 2006

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