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Lemon Spinach

Source: Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

This tangy spinach side dish can be prepared in a flash! Lemon juice adds extra flavor to this dish. Enjoy as a side to your favorite entree!

Makes
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 cups spinach (1 pound, fresh)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Wash the spinach. Trim off the stems.
  3. Put the spinach, black pepper, and lemon juice in a pan.
  4. Cook over medium heat. Let the spinach boil for about 3 minutes, until just tender.

Notes

Learn more about: Spinach Lemon

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