A quick, healthy, low-carb side dish ready in under 15 minutes! Perfect with grilled chicken, steak, fish, or as a toast topping.


📝 Ingredients (Serves 4)

  • 2 tbsp olive oil (or butter)

  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms (button or cremini)

  • 3 cups fresh spinach

  • ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)

  • ¼ tsp black pepper

  • ½ tsp red chili flakes (optional)

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional, for freshness)


👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Sauté Mushrooms

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

  • Add sliced mushrooms.

  • Cook 5–7 minutes until they release moisture and turn golden brown.

2️⃣ Add Garlic

  • Add minced garlic.

  • Cook 30 seconds (don’t burn it).

3️⃣ Add Spinach

  • Add fresh spinach in batches.

  • Stir until wilted (about 2–3 minutes).

4️⃣ Season

  • Add salt, pepper, chili flakes.

  • Finish with lemon juice if using.

  • Serve warm.


🍽 Serving Ideas

✔ As a side with grilled chicken
✔ Over toasted bread
✔ Mix into pasta
✔ Add to omelette or scrambled eggs
✔ Stuff inside wraps or sandwiches


🧠 Tips for Best Flavor

  • Don’t overcrowd the pan (mushrooms will steam).

  • Cook mushrooms first before adding spinach.

  • Add a splash of soy sauce for umami flavor.

  • Sprinkle parmesan on top for extra richness.


🥗 Nutrition (Approx per serving)

  • Calories: 110–130

  • Low carb

  • Keto friendly

  • Vegetarian

  • High in fiber & antioxidants

WW (Weight Watchers) Points

Points mainly depend on the olive oil used. Vegetables (mushrooms & spinach) are generally 0 points on most WW plans.


📝 Full Recipe (with 2 tbsp olive oil)

  • 2 tbsp olive oil = 8 points

  • Mushrooms = 0

  • Spinach = 0

  • Garlic & spices = 0

👉 Total recipe = 8 WW points

If serving 4 people:

2 points per serving


🔄 How to Lower Points

✔ Use 1 tbsp olive oil → 4 points total (1 point per serving)
✔ Use cooking spray → 0–1 point total
✔ Use water sauté method → 0 points


📌 Summary

  • With 2 tbsp oil → 2 points per serving

  • With 1 tbsp oil → 1 point per serving

  • With spray → 0–1 point per serving

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