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Spinach with Caramelized Shallots

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
4 large shallots, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
2 bags (10 ounces each) baby spinach

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add shallots and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add the water and cook, stirring and scraping up browned bits from skillet, until shallots are dark brown, 3 to 5 minutes.

    Step 2

    Remove skillet from heat; stir in mustard and 2 teaspoons vinegar. Place spinach in a large bowl and pour warm shallot mixture over top. Add remaining 1 teaspoon vinegar, toss, and serve.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 3

    (Per Serving)

    Step 4

    Calories: 139

    Step 5

    Fat: 4.6g (0.6g Saturated Fat)

    Step 6

    Protein: 4.8g

    Step 7

    Carbohydrates: 24.8g

    Step 8

    Fiber: 7.1g

Everyday Food: Light
TagsSpinachLeafy GreensVegetableShallotSideDinnerNut FreeGluten FreeDairy FreeVeganVegetarianQuickEasyWeeknight Meals30 Minutes or Less5 Ingredients or FewerSauteCookbooks
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