Chef notes
It may seem like you're starting out with too many mushrooms and too much spinach, but both of these ingredients will release water and shrink as they cook. The balsamic vinegar really brings out the wonderful umami of the mushrooms and adds depth to the spinach, too.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 cups sliced cremini mushrooms
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 10 ounces baby spinach
- 1-2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Preparation
1.Heat the oil in a medium sauté pan or skillet (not nonstick), over medium low heat.
2.Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes (do not let the garlic brown). Push the garlic off to the side of the pan and add the mushrooms. Increase the heat to medium-high and season the mushrooms with salt and pepper to taste.
3.Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are cooked through and begin to become golden in spots, about 10-12 minutes.
4.Add the spinach, sprinkle with an additional pinch of salt, and turn with tongs until wilted. (If you can't fit all the spinach in the pan, cover it for a few minutes, then uncover, stir and add the rest.)
5.Transfer to a serving platter, drizzle with the vinegar, and serve warm.
