Sautéed Spinach with Bacon and Shallots
Take that boring sauteed spinach and kick it square in the kisser with bacon fat, fresh bacon bits, shallots and sass. Sass is optional.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 143kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Bacon Fat
- 1 tablespoon Olive or Avocado Oil
- 1 Shallot Peeled, finely diced
- 2 Pieces Cooked Bacon chopped fine (or as fine as you want)
- ½ LB Fresh Spinach extra doesn't hurt
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional
Instructions
- In a cast iron or other heavy bottom pan (this is important to keep the heat up while wilting the spinach) add in the cooking fat over medium-high heat.
- When the oil is hot, add in the shallots and a pinch of salt. Stir well for about 2 minutes or until they lightly start to brown.
- Add in the diced bacon and stir to combine.
- Turn the heat to HIGH. Add in the fresh spinach and sprinkle with the salt.
- Add in Red Pepper Flakes if using.
- Using tongs, rotate the spinach in the pan until fully wilted.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
This sauteed spinach recipe is best served hot, right out of the pan. The spinach does not tend to hold very well and after sitting for a while will release additional moisture that will pool in the bowl.
If you're planning a dinner party or gathering, just make sure that this is the very last thing you put together before serving!
Nutrition
Calories: 143kcal