AIP Friendly Lemon Sautéed Spinach
Bright, garlicky, and finished with a hit of fresh lemon, this sautéed spinach is the kind of side dish that makes a simple weeknight dinner feel genuinely special. Ten ounces of baby spinach wilts down into a silky, vibrant pile in just a few minutes, making it one of the fastest vegetables you can get on the table. The combination of lemon juice, lemon zest, and a whisper of ground ginger gives it a layered brightness that goes way beyond basic steamed greens. Olive oil and thinly sliced garlic form the flavor base, and because every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, it fits cleanly into an autoimmune protocol without any workarounds or substitutions needed. That matters a lot when you're navigating a way of eating where hidden additives, seed-based oils, and nightshade spices can derail an otherwise clean meal. This recipe sidesteps all of that naturally — no swaps required. Serves four as a side, and it's best eaten straight from the pan while the greens are still glossy and warm.
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4 servings
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 10 oz baby spinach
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
- ⅛ tsp ground ginger
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- 2
Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant and just beginning to turn golden at the edges, about 1–2 minutes. Watch closely, as the slices can brown quickly.
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