Sautéed Spinach with Crispy Garlic - 2 PointPlus

By Nana_CAM

Weight Watchers Recipe = 2 PointsPlus
Sliced garlic is crisped in olive oil and serves as a super tasty garnish. For this easy spinach sauté. Love garlic? Add another clove or to.

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
• 4 cloves (medium) garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 32 oz. fresh spinach, baby leaves
• 1/2 tsp table salt
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and let garlic sizzle in oil, tossing occasionally, until light golden, about
2 1/2 minutes; remove to a plate with a slotted spoon.

Add half of spinach to same skillet and cook, tossing with tongs, until spinach wilts, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes; remove to serving bowl. Add remaining spinach to skillet and cook, tossing with tongs, until spinach wilts, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes; remove skillet from heat.

Return cooked spinach to skillet (discard any liquid in bowl) and sprinkle with salt and pepper flakes; toss to coat. Spoon into bowl and sprinkle with garlic (toss just before serving for garlic to stay crisp). Yields about 2/3 cup per serving.

NOTES: Be careful not to burn the garlic. As pieces brown, remove from skillet.

Try this recipe tossed with pasta and sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese.