Pork Free Ginger Sautéed Spinach
This vibrant sautéed spinach is the kind of side dish that makes you wonder why you ever settled for plain steamed greens. Coconut oil, fresh garlic, and grated ginger hit the pan first, building a fragrant, golden base that perfumes the whole kitchen in under a minute. The spinach goes in by the handful, folding and wilting into something bright and silky rather than sad and soggy. Coconut aminos and a splash of apple cider vinegar add a savory, lightly tangy finish that ties everything together without a drop of soy sauce or anything to second-guess. A pinch of turmeric gives the dish a warm, earthy undertone and a gorgeous golden hue. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of pork and pork-derived products, so there's no label-scanning required — just clean, bold flavors from start to finish. Serve it straight from the pan while it's still glossy and steaming hot.
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4 servings
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 10 oz baby spinach
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat until shimmering and fully melted.
- 2
Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and the garlic is just beginning to turn golden at the edges, about 1 minute. Watch closely, as the garlic can brown quickly.
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