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Lemon Zest Spinach

Source of Recipe


Mayo Clinic






List of Ingredients



• 1 teaspoon Olive oil
  
• 2 Green Onions -- Chopped
  
• 2 Garlic Cloves -- Minced
  
• 1 1/4 Pounds Fresh Spinach Leaves, clean, dried, and stemmed
  
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
  
• 3 Tablespoons Grated Lemon Zest
  
• 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds -- Toasted
  






Instructions



1. In a large stockpot over medium heat, heat the Olive Oil. Add the Green Onions and Garlic and cook, Stirring until softened slightly, about 1 minute.
   
   
2. Add the Spinach Leaves, packing them in. If you can't fit them in all at once, cover the pot for about 30 seconds, to wilt the Spinach a little , then add the remaining Spinach in batches.
   
   
3. Cover the pot tightly and cook, stirring once or twice, until the Spinach is wilted and tender, but still bright green, 3 to 5 minutes.
   
   
4. Remove from heat. Add the Vinegar and Lemon Zest and stir to combine.
   
   
5. To serve, transfer to a platter. Sprinkle with the Sesame Seeds. Serve Hot or Cold.
   
   






Final Comments


Serves 6
Per serving: 13 Calories (kcal); 1g Total Fat; (63% calories from fat); trace Protein; 1g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 1mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates