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Spinach and Mushroom Sauté

Crunchy pine nuts enhance this side dish with their distinctive flavor.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4, 1/2 cup per serving

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups presliced fresh button mushrooms (about 4 ounces)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic or 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
6 ounces fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon pine nuts, dry-roasted if desired

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the mushrooms and onion for 3 minutes, or until soft, stirring frequently.

    Step 2

    Stir in the garlic. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring frequently.

    Step 3

    Stir in the spinach. Cook for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until just wilted, stirring frequently. Remove the skillet from the heat.

    Step 4

    Gently stir in the tomatoes. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and pine nuts.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 5

    (Per Serving)

    Step 6

    Calories: 69

    Step 7

    Total Fat: 4.0g

    Step 8

    Saturated: 1.0g

    Step 9

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 10

    Polyunsaturated: 1.0g

    Step 11

    Monounsaturated: 1.5g

    Step 12

    Cholesterol: 3mg

    Step 13

    Sodium: 102mg

    Step 14

    Carbohydrates: 6g

    Step 15

    Fiber: 2g

    Step 16

    Sugars: 3g

    Step 17

    Protein: 5g

    Step 18

    Dietary Exchanges

    Step 19

    1 Vegetable

    Step 20

    1 Fat

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