Sauteed Mushrooms with Spinach
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Quick and flavorful sautéed mushrooms and spinach with garlic and a hint of lemon or spicy garlic sauce—a healthy and versatile side dish.
- Author: Beth
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 tbsp butter (or olive oil)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (if using butter)
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (cremini, button, or shiitake)
- 4 cups baby spinach (or 6 oz fresh spinach)
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp kosher salt (or to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1 tsp lemon juice or 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, pinch chili flakes (for spicy garlic style)
- Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add mushrooms in a single layer; cook undisturbed for 3–5 minutes until golden brown. Season with half the salt.
- Flip mushrooms; cook 2–3 minutes more until browned on both sides.
- Add minced garlic; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add spinach, remaining salt and pepper; cook while stirring until just wilted, about 1–2 minutes.
- Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice or drizzle with soy sauce mixture for a spicy version. Stir to combine and remove from heat.
- Serve immediately as a side dish or over grains, pasta, or proteins.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the pan—cook mushrooms in batches if necessary.
- Use baby spinach for convenience; mature spinach may need extra cook time.
- Optional garnishes include Parmesan, sesame seeds, or red pepper flakes.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently to preserve texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg