Spinach Stir Fry with Bacon

This Spinach Stir Fry with Bacon is a quick and savory side dish made by cooking fresh spinach in flavorful rendered bacon fat. The crispy bacon adds smoky, salty flavor, so you only need a few simple ingredients. Garlic can be added if you like, but it isn't necessary.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Ready in about 15 minutes
• Made in one pan
• Uses only a few simple ingredients
• Savory and full of bacon flavor
• Naturally low in carbohydrates
• Easy to serve with many different meals

Ingredients

• Bacon
• Fresh spinach
• Garlic (Optional - for extra flavor!)
• Salt and black pepper, as needed

How to Make Spinach Stir Fry with Bacon

Cut the bacon into small pieces and add it to a large skillet or wok over medium heat.

Cook until the bacon is browned and crisp. Remove the bacon from the pan and set it aside, leaving some of the rendered bacon fat in the skillet.

Add the garlic (if using) and cook briefly, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Be careful not to let it burn.

Add the spinach in batches, tossing each batch until it begins to wilt before adding more. Continue stir-frying until all the spinach is tender but still bright green.

Return the cooked bacon to the pan and toss everything together. Taste before adding salt since the bacon may already provide enough seasoning. Add black pepper or red pepper flakes if desired.

Remove from the heat and serve immediately.

Tips for the Best Spinach Stir Fry

Add the spinach gradually. A large amount of raw spinach may not fit in the pan at first, but it will quickly cook down.

Do not overcook it. Remove the spinach from the heat once it has wilted and turned tender. Cooking it too long can make it watery.

Season after adding the bacon. Bacon is salty, so taste the finished dish before adding extra salt.

Use the bacon fat. A small amount of rendered bacon fat adds plenty of flavor and may eliminate the need for additional cooking oil.

Serving Suggestions

Serve spinach stir fry with bacon alongside:

• Fried rice
• Pan-fried chicken
• Steak
• Noodles
• Soup

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Spinach Stir Fry with Bacon

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Fresh spinach stir-fried in flavorful rendered bacon fat and tossed with crispy bacon. This quick and savory side dish requires only a few ingredients, with optional garlic for extra flavor.

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Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon, chopped into small pieces
• 10 ounces fresh spinach
• 1–2 cloves garlic, minced, optional
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Add the chopped bacon to a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
2. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is browned and crisp.
3. Remove the bacon from the pan and set it aside, leaving about 1–2 tablespoons of rendered bacon fat in the skillet.
4. If using garlic, add it to the bacon fat and stir-fry for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
5. Add the spinach in batches, tossing each batch until it begins to wilt before adding more.
6. Continue stir-frying until the spinach is tender and wilted, about 2–3 minutes.
7. Return the cooked bacon to the skillet and toss everything together.
8. Taste before adding salt, since the bacon may already provide enough seasoning. Add black pepper as desired and serve immediately.

Notes

• Spinach cooks down significantly, so a large container will make only a few servings.
• Depending on how much fat the bacon releases, you may not need to use all of it.
• Avoid overcooking the spinach, or it may become watery.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 57Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 200mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 2gSugar: 0gProtein: 5g

The nutrition information for this recipe is an approximate total per serving. Please double check the nutrition information for your exact ingredients and brands for more precise nutrition information. Keep in mind that if there is a marinade, often times not all the ingredients will be consumed.

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