Easy Lemon-Ginger Spinach

Easy Lemon-Ginger Spinach

amazing side dish

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 3m
Cook Time: 3m
Total Time: 6m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (15 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

106
calories
7,8g
fat
7,4g
carbohydrates
5,1g
protein
0mg
cholesterol
427mg
sodium
Easy Lemon-Ginger Spinach

Recipe Description

This Easy Lemon-Ginger Spinach is an amazing side dish. Healthy and vibrant spinach with the slight heat from ginger and zesty lemon juice! Perfect with ham or a nice tender grilled steak.

Start by heating oil in a large pan. Add the ginger and cook while stirring constantly until fragrant. Add the spinach in 2 to 3 batches. Add salt and pepper in the first batch. Use tongs to toss the leaves after each addition. Cook while stirring occasionally until wilted. Remove from the heat and mix in the lemon juice.

To make Easy Lemon-Ginger Spinach, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Easy Lemon-Ginger Spinach

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook ginger

    1 min
    Step 1 - Easy Lemon-Ginger Spinach

    Place 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add 1 tablespoon of ginger and cook, stirring constantly, for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Add spinach

    1 min
    Step 2 - Easy Lemon-Ginger Spinach

    Add 1½ pounds of spinach in 2-3 batches. Add ½ a teaspoon of kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper along with the first batch.

  3. 3

    Cook spinach

    3 min
    Step 3 - Easy Lemon-Ginger Spinach

    Cook the spinach for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until wilted.

  4. 4

    Add lemon juice

    1 min
    Step 4 - Easy Lemon-Ginger Spinach

    Remove the pan from the heat and stir 2 tablespoon of lemon juice.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Step 5 - Easy Lemon-Ginger Spinach

    Serve immediately.

This Easy Lemon-Ginger Spinach is a really quick and easy side dish! If you try this delicious recipe, please come back to leave a review below with your thoughts.

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (15 reviews)
Ana
March 3, 2025
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El mejor acompañante para mi cena.

Ethan Williams
August 23, 2024
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Nice

Quincy
July 1, 2024
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I made this Lemon-Ginger Spinach as a side for our family dinner, and it was a hit! My kids loved the fresh flavor, and it matched perfectly with grilled steak. I even caught my son trying to sneak some spinach when he thought I wasn't looking.

Yvette
March 1, 2024
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I made this Lemon-Ginger Spinach for my kids, and they loved it. It’s super easy, and I even snuck in some extra ginger. Such a win for dinner!

Paula
January 13, 2024
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Yum! This Easy Lemon-Ginger Spinach was such a hit at my last dinner with friends. I could feel the excitement as I tossed in the lemon juice – it brought a bright flavor! It's quick and so vibrant. Reminds me of my mom's garden; she always loved spinach!

Rebecca
November 2, 2023
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OMG, this Easy Lemon-Ginger Spinach is da bomb! I whipped this up for family dinner last night, and everyone was like, 'Wow, what's in this?' The ginger gives it a kick that's just perfect. It paired sooo well with the grilled steak. Definitely add this to your faves! Thanks for sharing!

Owen
October 23, 2023
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So yummy, wow!

Rainy80
August 29, 2023
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I made the Easy Lemon-Ginger Spinach last night and it was superb. My kids loved the fresh flavors, and it paired perfectly with our grilled chicken. I love how quick it was to whip up after a long day. Definetly my new go-to side dish for family dinners.

Victor Thompson
July 16, 2023
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This Easy Lemon-Ginger Spinach blew my mind! I made it last week with steak and my kids actually ate spinach for once. It's super easy and the flavors just pop. Definitely a keeper!

Pamela Johnson
May 2, 2023
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I made this with my husband last weekend. The lemon really brightens it up!

Beatriz Gómez
March 28, 2023
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Esta receta de espinacas con limón y jengibre es un bombazo! La hice para una cena con mi marido, y él no podía parar de comer. La combinación de sabores está súper rica y es fácil de hacer. Definitivamente la haré de nuevo, ¡y rápido!

Catherine Smith
October 29, 2022
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Superb dish! Made this for dinner with my kids, and they loved it. So easy and fresh! The lemon brings everything together and really makes it pop. Proud to serve something healthy and delicious.

Gigi
September 5, 2021
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Tried the Easy Lemon-Ginger Spinach last night with grilled steak, and wow, it was super delish. The flavors pop! My fam ate it up, and my kids even asked for extra. Simple but so fresh, def a keeper in my recipe box.

Wendy Smith
May 18, 2021
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Delicious! I made this Easy Lemon-Ginger Spinach as a side for a family meal, and my kids loved it, even the picky eaters. The zesty flavor of lemon combined with ginger was a hit. It’s quick and simple, perfect for busy nights. I will definitely make this again!

Athina
May 4, 2021
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I love sautéed spinach. Thanks for sharing!

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