Garlic Sauteed Spinach

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds spinach leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped garlic, 5 cloves
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon black ground pepper
1 tablespoon butter lemon
salt and pepper to taste

Rinse the spinach well in cold water. Spin it dry in a salad spinner.

In a large enough pot to fit all of the spinach, heat the olive oil and sauté the garlic over medium heat for about a minute. Add all of the spinach, the salt and pepper to the pot and toss well. Cover the pot and cook it for bout 2 minutes. Uncover the pot and cook for another 2 minutes on high heat or until the spinach has wilted. Stirring frequently. Using a slotted spoon, lift out the spinach into serving bowl. Top with butter and a squeeze of lemon. Sprinkle with salt and serve warm.