Sauteed Spinach with Garlic and Pine Nuts in Brown Butter

Elevate your spinach side dish with the richness of brown butter, enhanced by toasted pine nuts and aromatic garlic.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts
• 10 ounces fresh spinach
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 lemon, juiced

Instructions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add unsalted butter. Allow the butter to melt and continue cooking until it turns a light brown color and releases a nutty aroma, about 3 minutes.
2. Add minced garlic to the brown butter and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, ensuring it doesn't burn.
3. Add pine nuts to the skillet, stirring frequently until they are toasted and golden, approximately 2 minutes.
4. Increase the heat to medium-high. Add fresh spinach in batches, stirring after each addition until wilted.
5. Once all the spinach is wilted, season with salt, black pepper, and the juice of one lemon. Stir thoroughly to mix the flavors.
6. Remove from heat and serve immediately as a side dish with your choice of protein or pasta.

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