Sauteed Spinach and Tomatoes

Sauteed spinach and tomatoes is a quick and easy recipe.  Spinach and tomatoes are packed with nutrients and antioxidants and are the perfect accompaniment to just about any dish!

NUTRITION

Tomatoes are packed with vitamins and the antioxidant lycopene, which has been known to have many health benefits.  Spinach… well we all know from Popeye that Spinach will make you strong as all hell! It also has many health benefits such as helping to strengthen eyesight and reduce blood pressure.

With only 110 calories per serving this side is light and healthy. It has 14g carbs (plant based = healthy carbs), 4g fat (healthy fat from olive oil) and 3.5g protein.

5 MINUTES OR LESS!

This side is super quick! It took me 1 minute to prep (slice tomatoes) and then 3-4 minutes to get the olive oil heated and the veggies sauteed. Add salt and pepper to taste!

SERVE WITH

I recently made this with my Nut Crusted Halibut (click here for that recipe) and I was completely full after that meal. I suggest adding this as a side to your favorite dish or any lean meat such as grilled steak (click here for recipe) or chicken!

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Sauteed Spinach and Tomatoes

Prep Time

1 min

Cook Time

4 mins

Total Time

5 mins

 

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: spinach and tomato

Servings: 1

Calories: 110 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 tsp olive oil
• 3/4 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• 2 cups baby spinach
• salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. slice tomatoes. 

2. heat a small saute pan over medium heat and add olive oil for about 30 seconds. 

3. add tomatoes and spinach and saute for approximately 3-4 minutes until spinach is wilted and tomatoes are starting to soften (don't overcook them!)

4. serve with your favorite lean meat or fish like grilled Steak or Nut crusted halibut!