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Sautéed Spinach with Feta & Walnuts

Creamy cheese, crunchy walnuts, and warm spinach come together in this Sautéed Spinach with Feta & Walnuts recipe, a great holiday side dish!

4 from 8 votes
Closeup of Sauteed Spinach with Feta and Walnuts on a clear glass plate lines with gold
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Sautéed Spinach with Feta & Walnuts

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Side Dish
Servings: 4
Calories: 228kcal
Author: Gluten Free & More

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup (28 g) walnut pieces
  • 3 tablespoons (45 mL) olive oil, plus more for serving
  • 2 shallots , minced
  • 2 cloves garlic , finely minced or grated
  • 1 pound (454 g) baby spinach, washed and dried
  • teaspoons (9 g) kosher or fine sea salt
  • ¾ teaspoon (1.7 g) freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup (75 g) crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  • In a small, dry skillet, toast the walnut pieces over medium heat, stirring frequently, until browned and fragrant, about 4 minutes. Reserve.
  • Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened but not browned, about 2 minutes. Add the spinach in large handfuls, tossing constantly with tongs, until the spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the salt and pepper and toss. Take off the heat and add the reserved walnuts and feta. Drizzle with about 1 tablespoon of olive oil and serve.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Sautéed Spinach with Feta & Walnuts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 228 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Cholesterol 17mg6%
Sodium 1173mg49%
Potassium 730mg21%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 4g16%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 10717IU214%
Vitamin C 33mg40%
Calcium 222mg22%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Sauteed Spinach with Feta and Walnuts on a clear glass plate lined with gold on a dark background with pearls and gold confetti

Disclaimer: All nutrition facts on Gluten Free & More are meant only as a guide and may differ depending on product brands used or ingredient substitutions. Some errors may occur, so you are encouraged to confirm the recipe’s ingredient and nutrition suitability for your own diet.
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