Microwave Spinach
Want wilted spinach fast that keeps its nutrients? Then let me introduce you to microwave spinach. It is fast, it is easy, and it tastes delicious.
Servings: 2
Calories: 84kcal
Ingredients
- 200 g Bag Fresh Spinach
- 1 Tsp Garlic Puree
- 1 Tsp Oregano
- Salt & Pepper
- 1 Tsp Light I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter
- 20 g Grated Parmesan Cheese optional
Kitchen Gadgets
Instructions
- Place one tablespoon of water in the bottom of your steamer basket.
- Give your fresh spinach a good wash with a sieve and then add to the steamer basket. Add your seasonings and mix with your hands for an even coating. Cover the top of the spinach with butter or margarine.
- Place the lid on the steamer and then place in the microwave.
- Microwave for 2 minutes. Though check on it at 1 minute as your wattage might be higher than ours.
- When it beeps load into a serving dish that is microwave safe, being careful to not add the water from the steamer bowl. Then cover the top with parmesan cheese.
- Microwave for a further minute before serving.
Notes
Optional – I love my wilted spinach with melted butter and cheese, but it is totally optional.
Quantity – Remember that spinach wilts a LOT and don’t do less than a bag, because you won’t get much spinach!
Thanks for reading steaming spinach in microwave on Recipe This. We have many more microwave recipes for you to check out next. Though if you would like more delicious ideas to serve with your steamed spinach, do check out our air fryer frozen chicken breast.
Nutrition
Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 256mg | Potassium: 601mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 9523IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 209mg | Iron: 3mg
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