Sautéed Spinach and Portobello Mushrooms
Tender "meaty" portobellos are combined with spinach and umami flavors. Pair it with cooked rice, quinoa, or tofu for a main dish!
Servings: 3 side servings
Ingredients
- 12 oz. Portobello mushrooms
- 5 oz. fresh baby spinach
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp. ginger, freshly grated
- 1 Tbsp. tamari
- 1 tsp. rice vinegar, unseasoned
- 2 tsp. toasted sesame oil*
For serving (optional):
- Sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, chives, etc.
- Cooked rice or quinoa
Instructions
- Prepare mushrooms: Remove the stems of the mushrooms. Use a spoon to gently scrape out the gills. Then wipe or rinse the caps clean. Cut them into 2/3-inch slices.
- Begin cooking: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the sesame oil. When hot, add the mushrooms and gently toss to coat. Sauté for about 7-8 minutes or until just tender, stirring occasionally.
- Prepare aromatics: Meanwhile, mince the garlic and grate the ginger.
- Continue cooking: When the mushrooms are just tender, decrease heat to medium-low. Add the garlic and ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds, stirring to prevent burning. Then add the tamari. Cook for about 30 seconds, stirring continuously to deglaze the pan.
- Add spinach: Add the fresh spinach, in smaller batches if necessary, and stir often until it's just wilted. (It will only take a couple minutes.)
- Finish: Turn off the heat and stir in the rice vinegar. Finish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds (optional) or add more tamari or a drizzle of sesame oil to taste.
Notes
*Oil-free option: Omit the sesame oil and replace with 3 Tbsp. veggie broth/water to sauté, adding more as needed. Some flavor will be lost, but this method works.
Yield: Recipe makes about 2 main/larger servings (with rice or quinoa) or 3-4 side servings.
Recipe originally published June 2016. Updated with improved method and flavor September 2026.
Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)
Calories: 68 kcal | Carbohydrates: 7 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 3 g | Saturated Fat: 0.5 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g | Trans Fat: 0.003 g | Potassium: 703 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 3 g | Vitamin A: 4431 IU | Vitamin C: 14 mg | Calcium: 57 mg | Iron: 2 mg
