Bouchon’s Sautéed Spinach With Garlic Confit

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1

Bouchon's Sautéed Spinach With Garlic Confit

by The Chefin Vegetarian

Prep

10 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 cup peeled garlic clove ( about 45 cloves )
	1 cup canola oil ( or enough to cover the garlic )
	1 lb spinach ( preferably baby spinach , or 2 10-ounce bags )
	3 tablespoons unsalted butter
	1/4 cup shallot , minced
	8 garlic cloves , confit
	kosher salt
	fresh ground black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

296

Sugar

Fat

30g

Bouchon's Sautéed Spinach with Garlic Confit is a delicious and easy-to-make vegetarian side dish that is perfect for any meal. The combination of spinach, shallot, and garlic confit gives this dish a wonderful depth of flavor that is sure to impress your guests. This dish is also packed with powerful nutrients and vitamins, making it a great addition to any diet. Whether you're looking for a healthy side dish or just looking to switch up your usual vegetable routine, Bouchon's Sautéed Spinach with Garlic Confit is sure to be a hit.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.	In a small saucepan, combine the peeled garlic and canola oil and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
3.	Once the oil is simmering, transfer the pan to the oven and bake until the garlic is soft and golden brown, about 40 minutes.
4.	While the garlic is cooking, rinse the spinach and remove any thick stems.
5.	Melt the butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat.
6.	Add the shallot and cook until softened, about 4 minutes.
7.	Add the spinach and toss with tongs until the spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes.
8.	Once the garlic is done, remove from the oven and let cool.
9.	Add the garlic confit to the spinach mixture and toss to combine.
10.	Season the spinach with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

PROS

This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of greens.

The combination of garlic confit, shallot, and butter gives the spinach a rich depth of flavor.

CONS

If you’re not a fan of garlic, this dish may not be for you as it has a very strong garlic flavor.

The oil used to cook the garlic is quite high in calories, so this dish should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Spinach is packed with nutrients and vitamins, including vitamin K, vitamin A, and folic acid.
Garlic has been linked to boosting the immune system, reducing inflammation, and helping to lower blood pressure.