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    Home » Sides » Balsamic Spinach and Mushrooms

    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!

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    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!

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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Kosher, Low Calorie, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 3 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 17 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes 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. Richard

      June 01, 2023 at 11:51 am

      I added a small chicken breast, tender in the center turning chicken each time I stirred the mushrooms. Love your recipe.

      Reply
    2. Carissa

      August 26, 2022 at 5:23 pm

      I just made this and it was sooo good! I did add a bit of chicken broth, grape tomatoes at the end and topped with mozzarella and parmesan cheese. 😋

      Reply
      • Tracy

        August 27, 2022 at 7:26 am

        Yum! Thanks for sharing, Carissa, so glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    3. 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
    4. Barbara

      August 11, 2021 at 10:33 pm

      I made this for dinner tonight and it was amazing.

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      • Tracy

        August 12, 2021 at 6:22 am

        So glad you enjoyed it, Barbara!

        Reply
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