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Garlic Butter Spinach side dish served with crispy tortilla chips, ready to eat, Montessori-style child-friendly recipe.

Garlic Butter Spinach Recipe | Quick & Easy Kids-Friendly Side Dish

This Garlic Butter Spinach recipe is a quick, healthy, and flavorful side dish perfect for little hands to help with. With simple ingredients like fresh spinach, butter, and a hint of garlic and chili, kids can practice sautéing and learn basic cooking skills while enjoying a tasty, nutritious dish. Serve with crispy tortilla chips for added fun and texture. Enjoy your delicious side dish Spinach saute!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch fresh spinach
  • 1 tbsp tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 tsp teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
  • Salt to taste
  • Tortilla chips

Method
 

  1. Heat butter in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  3. Add red chili flakes and sauté for another minute.
  4. Add fresh spinach and salt. Sauté until wilted (about 3-5 minutes).
  5. Garnish with crispy chips and serve.

Notes

Children can help measure the ingredients and mix the spinach. Please let an adult handle all stove activities for safety.