1698. SAUTEED SPINACH with RED ONION, BACON and BLUE CHEESE

makes two servings


2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 10-ounce bag fresh spinach, tough stems removed
2 strips center-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 tablespoon crumbled blue cheese

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until beginning to soften, about 1 minute. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds more. Add spinach and cook, stirring, until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in bacon and sprinkle cheese on top. Serve immediately.


bacon recipe courtesy of: AARP The Magazine, 601 E Street NW, Washington DC 20049