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Spicy Sautéed Spinach

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Photo by Christina Holmes

For a little less heat, omit the chiles or mustard seeds.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    20 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 6 Servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter) or vegetable oil
1 bunch scallions, coarsely chopped
2 dried chiles de árbol or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds
4 bunches flat-leaf spinach, stemmed, very coarsely chopped
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Preparation

  1. Heat ghee in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallions, chiles, garlic, and mustard seeds. Cook, stirring often, until garlic begins to brown and mustard seeds pop, about 1 minute. Add spinach to skillet by the handful, allowing it to wilt between additions. Cook, tossing often, until spinach is tender, 5-8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

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