Sauteed Spinach with Bacon and Mustard

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Sauteed Spinach with Bacon and Mustard

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Servings: Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Total Time: 15 mins

 
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Ingredients
  • 4 slices
    bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
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  • 2 10-oz. bags
    prewashed spinach
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  • 1 Tbsp.
    butter
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  • 1 Tbsp.
    Dijon-style mustard
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  • 1/4 tsp.
    crushed red pepper
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Directions
1.
In a very large skillet cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon to drain on paper towels, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet. Gradually add spinach to skillet, stirring frequently with metal tongs. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until spinach is just wilted. Remove spinach from skillet to a colander; hold over sink and press lightly to drain. (If using large leaf spinach, use kitchen scissors to snip.)
2.
In the same skillet melt butter over medium heat; stir in mustard and crushed red pepper. Add drained spinach; toss to coat and reheat spinach if necessary. Top with cooked bacon. Serve immediately. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 135, Total Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Monounsaturated Fat 5 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Sodium 340 mg, Carbohydrate 5 g, Total Sugar 1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 60%, Calcium 13%, Iron 20%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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