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Balsamic Spinach and Mushrooms

February 10, 2020 by Tracy | Updated July 2, 2020 This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

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spinach, balsamic, spices, and fresh mushrooms on counter and then a plate of cooked balsamic spinach and mushrooms.
a bowl of sauteed spinach and mushrooms with Pinterest Pin Text.
a plate of cooked spinach and mushrooms with Pinterest pin text.
a plate of cooked spinach and mushrooms with Pinterest pin text.
a plate of cooked spinach and mushrooms with Pinterest pin text.

It's an incredibly fast and easy side dish that's also super healthy! These Balsamic Spinach and Mushrooms are a new favorite in our house that can be made in under 20 minutes!

a bowl of cooked spinach and mushrooms

Oh heeeyy. Thank GOD January is over, amIright? How are those New Year Resolutions holding up? Getting bored? Bland? Blah? Then here's a new side dish that'll switch it up for you: Balsamic Spinach and Mushrooms!

Recipe Video

Ingredients Needed

a bowl of spinach, mushrooms, balsamic, onion powder, garlic, and salt on counter
  • Fresh baby spinach
  • Fresh mushrooms (any kind you have!)
  • Fresh garlic
  • Onion powder
  • Salt and pepper
  • Balsamic vinegar

We eat a lot of fresh spinach in this house.

Here are some of our favorites:

Spinach and Feta Egg Cups

Fresh Spinach Guacamole

Turmeric and Spinach Eggs

Crustless Spinach and Feta Quiche

Spinach, Ham, and Cheddar Quiche

Avocado Pasta Salad

Spinach Tuna Melt

Easy to Make!

mushrooms and garlic sautéing in  pan

Tips for Sautéing Mushrooms

  • Use a large, wide, heavy skillet or sauté pan - You want to make sure that you have a good pan that'll give you enough room and retain the heat.
  • Turn up the heat - You need a hot pan to get that sizzle on, especially since mushrooms hold a lot of moisture that they need to release.
  • Season near the end - Adding salt will bring out more moisture so you want to add it towards the end of cooking.
  • Add the garlic near the end, too - With the high heat that's needed, this will help avoid it from burning.

We love mushrooms in this house. Here are few fungi favorites:

Balsamic Shiitake Mushroom Steaks

Green Bean and Mushroom Braised Chicken

Cream of Mushroom Soup From Scratch

Butter Garlic Mushrooms

a bowl of cooked spinach and mushrooms

Sauteed all together, and it's perfection. And incredibly healthy.

Health Benefits of Spinach and Mushrooms

  • Vitamin K - so good for your bones!
  • Beta Carotene - great for your eyes!
  • Vitamin A - for your skin!
  • Folate - boost that energy!
  • Vitamin B - helps support your immune system!

Basically, this dish is super duper healthy for you!

a bowl of sautéed spinach and mushrooms with a bite held up by a fork

Add a drizzle of balsamic vinegar right before it's done, and these Balsamic Spinach and Mushrooms take a boring ol' sautéed spinach to a new level.

Have you made this recipe or any of my others? Please let me know - I just adore hearing about it! Find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest!

a bowl of sauteed spinach and mushrooms

Balsamic Spinach and Mushrooms

An incredibly fast and easy side dish, these Balsamic Spinach and Mushrooms are a new favorite in our house that's packed full of flavor and nutrition!

4.89 from 45 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Kosher, Low Calorie, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 17 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Author: Tracy

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Ingredients

  • 10 oz fresh baby spinach approx 8 cups packed
  • 8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt more to taste
  • fresh ground pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar more to taste if desired

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large, wide saute pan or skillet on medium high heat.
  • Add mushrooms and saute for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until mushrooms begin to soften, brown, and are cooked through. Add salt and onion powder and garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring to ensure it doesn't burn.
  • Turn down heat to medium and add spinach and turn with tongs until wilted (add in bunches if it all doesn't fit in the pan at once) Just before it's done, drizzle on balsamic vinegar and give a final toss.
  • Plate and serve immediately.

Notes

Use a large, wide, heavy skillet or sauté pan – You want to make sure that you have a good pan that’ll give you enough room and retain the heat.
Mushrooms to use - use whatever you have!  They're all delish in this dish!
Turn up the heat – You need a hot pan to get that sizzle on, especially since mushrooms hold a lot of moisture that they need to release.
Season near the end – Adding salt will bring out more moisture so you want to add it towards the end of cooking.
Add the garlic near the end, too – With the high heat that’s needed, this will help avoid it from burning.

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 588mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 6646IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 2mg
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  1. Darina

    February 24, 2022 at 4:05 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious! I added shallots in the beginning and substituted with red wine vinegar. Yummy yummy!

    Reply
    • Tracy

      February 24, 2022 at 4:12 pm

      Wonderful to hear, Darina. Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
  2. Barbara

    August 11, 2021 at 10:33 pm

    I made this for dinner tonight and it was amazing.

    Reply
    • Tracy

      August 12, 2021 at 6:22 am

      So glad you enjoyed it, Barbara!

      Reply
  3. rachel

    May 24, 2021 at 7:50 pm

    5 stars
    So good! I usually hate mushrooms and spinach and I loved this recipe!!

    Reply
    • Tracy

      May 25, 2021 at 5:25 am

      That's so amazing - so great to hear, Rachel!

      Reply
  4. B

    February 23, 2021 at 12:44 pm

    5 stars
    The tips about how long to heat the mushrooms, the reasons, etc, really helped. I'm quite new to cooking and I get anxious about it so I really appreciate how well you broke things down.

    The dish was delicious!

    Reply
    • Tracy

      February 23, 2021 at 7:58 pm

      B! That makes me SO happy to hear. Thank you so much for sharing and I'm so glad that it helped and that you enjoyed it! Cheers to getting in the kitchen - you've got this!!

      Reply
  5. Yvonne M O'Shea

    September 14, 2020 at 4:45 pm

    4 stars
    I had mushrooms and a big bag of spinach to use up so searched for recipes on Pinterest. This was a great base for me to build upon. I followed the directions pretty closely, but did add some white wine to the mushrooms to help wilt the spinach (I saw that the mushrooms were a bit dry and I happened to be drinking a glass of unoaked Chard!). Because I had fresh thyme in a pot on my deck, I added leaves from about 5 long sprigs. Delish!

    Reply
    • Mary Graham

      February 13, 2021 at 10:45 am

      I added toasted pine nuts.

      Reply
  6. Coral

    July 04, 2020 at 9:23 am

    Love this dish. I really appreciate how you gave us the extra nuggets ie explaining nutrients the dish contained. The temp as well as when to add what.
    Amazing!!

    Thank you so much🤗

    Reply
    • Tracy

      July 05, 2020 at 8:49 am

      Thank you so much for sharing this, Coral!! So glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  7. Pat

    May 12, 2020 at 12:51 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious

    Reply
    • Tracy

      May 12, 2020 at 2:28 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it, Pat! It's one of my favorites!

      Reply
  8. Donna

    February 18, 2020 at 9:24 pm

    5 stars
    I always make balsamic mushrooms but have never tried it with spinach before. Just perfect, the spinach and mushroom pair so well together and really bulk the dish up enough to make it a whole meal when served with brown rice (which is exactly how I enjoyed it last night).

    Reply
  9. Trish Bozeman

    February 18, 2020 at 9:27 am

    YUM! It doesn't get much better than sauteed mushrooms with garlic. Such an easy and flavorful side dish. We are always looking for ways to use up our spinach so we love this one!

    Reply
  10. Lisa

    February 14, 2020 at 2:43 pm

    5 stars
    I love fresh sauteed spinach -- it's so much better than the frozen blocks you get in the market. Thanks for the tips on adding the garlic at the end of cooking. I've had issues with burning before, so that makes sense. This looks like an easy, delicious side dish to go with our weekly rotisserie chicken. Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
  11. Gloria

    February 11, 2020 at 1:20 pm

    5 stars
    I love spinach and mushrooms...so this is a winner. The perfect side dish, especially alongside a grilled streak. I would also love it with eggs for brunch.

    Reply
  12. Scarlet

    February 11, 2020 at 7:01 am

    I just love spinach and mushrooms together. So yummy! I have to try this recipe with balsamic vinegar.

    Reply

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