Velda de la Garza

Mexican-Style Spinach

Espinacas Mexicanas

Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Healthy Easy Mexican: Over 160 Authentic Low-Calorie, Big Flavor Recipes
Healthy Easy Mexican

By Velda de la Garza

Published 2021

  • About

Spinach is considered a superfood because it contains vitamins A, C, and K, as well as folate, potassium, calcium, and fiber. Serve with quesadillas for a simple, delicious meal.

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces (285 g) baby spinach
  • 1½ teaspoons olive oil

Method

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Blanch the spinach until wilted, about 1 minute. Drain in a colander, let cool, and gently squeeze out all of the water. Set aside.
  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion until translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 more minute, until fragrant.
  3. Add the tomatoes and c