Balsamic-Garlic Spinach and Mushrooms

I know, it's tough to find a good side for an Italian meat main dish. But this outstanding vegetarian dish fits the bill for beef, chicken, lamb, veggie - you name it. Packed with flavor and simple to make!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 271 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ½ lemon, juiced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 (6 ounce) bag baby spinach
• 8 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 12 baby bella mushrooms, sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk olive oil, balsamic, lemon zest, juice, and garlic together in a large bowl. Add sliced mushrooms and marinate for at least 1 hour.

Step 2

Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook, stirring frequently, until browned and fragrant, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain mushrooms, reserving the marinade, and add to skillet. Cook until starting to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add spinach and 2 tablespoons marinade. Reduce heat to medium-low and saute for 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.