Mario Batali's Sautéed Spinach with Cremini and Peppers

Eat well with this healthy side.

skill level

Easy

time

1-30min

servings

cost

Contributed by : Mario Batali

Most of us have made sauteed spinach in the past. Here's a foolproof to ensure that it's delicious every time.

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ingredients

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step 1

ingredients 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 pound Cremini Mushrooms (brushed clean and halved)
Grated zest lemon

instructions In a 12-inch skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, cut side down, and sprinkle in the lemon zest. Cook, without shaking the pan or stirring, until the mushrooms are a nice golden brown, about 8 minutes (have patience and confidence here!).
step 2

ingredients 1 medium Red Onion (thinly sliced)
2 Yellow Bell Peppers (cored and seeded then cut into thin julienne)

instructions Add the onions and the peppers, and stir thoroughly. Sauté until the onions and peppers are soft and translucent, about 6 to 7 minutes.
step 3

ingredients

instructions Raise the heat to high and allow the mushroom mixture to sizzle.
step 4

ingredients 12 cup Young Spinach Leaves (trimmed)
2 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt
1 tablespoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper

instructions Add the spinach and deglaze with red wine vinegar. Cook quickly, stirring, until spinach has wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the lemon juice, season with salt to taste and the pepper, and serve immediately.
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