Sautéed Spinach with Feta & Walnuts
Updated Oct 26, 2021, Published Oct 18, 2021
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Creamy cheese, crunchy walnuts, and warm spinach come together in this Sautéed Spinach with Feta & Walnuts recipe, a great holiday side dish!
Sautéed Spinach with Feta & Walnuts
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
- 1½ 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
Calories: 228kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 7gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 1173mgPotassium: 730mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10717IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 222mgIron: 4mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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