This is a video demonstration of how to cook fresh spinach with the easiest and most healthful method possible. The recipe is below.
Easiest Cooked Spinach Ever!
Fresh spinach (any amount)
Garlic powder, or other seasoning of choice
Salt, optional
One or two wedges of fresh lemon
Wash the spinach. This step is important, even if you’re using pre-washed spinach from the grocery store. Place the washed spinach in a colander and allow it to drain briefly. Do not dry it in a salad spinner or by blotting it with a towel. In this case, we want whatever water is clinging to the spinach leaves.
Place the washed spinach in a (clean, dry, unheated) pot with a lid. Do not add oil or additional liquid. Sprinkle seasonings of choice over the spinach and toss to combine. Place the lid on the pot and turn the burner to high heat. Do not walk away! As soon as you see steam coming out from under the lid, turn the burner off and allow the pot to stay on the burner for a few minutes until the steam stops and the spinach has had time to wilt.
At this point, the spinach is ready to serve or the pot can be removed from the heat and allowed to sit elsewhere with the lid on until you’re ready to serve the spinach.
Remove the spinach to a serving dish and drizzle with fresh lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary. Enjoy!