Braised Spinach

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 pounds fresh spinach, tough stems removed
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Method

1. 1

   Wash the spinach thoroughly and remove any tough stems, leaving leaves damp.

2. 2

   Heat the olive oil in a 9-inch skillet over medium heat, then add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, stirring so the garlic doesn't burn.

   1:00 · Cook garlic
3. 3

   Add the spinach to the skillet in batches, tossing with tongs until each addition wilts slightly before adding more.

   3:00 · Wilt spinach
4. 4

   Pour in the chicken broth, season with salt and black pepper, then cover and reduce heat to low.

5. 5

   Braise the spinach, covered, until very tender, stirring once or twice.

   10:00 · Braise spinach
6. 6

   Uncover and simmer briefly to reduce any excess liquid in the skillet.

   2:00 · Reduce liquid
7. 7

   Remove from heat and stir in the butter and lemon juice until the butter melts and coats the spinach.

8. 8

   Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper before serving warm.