• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Paleo Leap
  • Recipes
    • Beef and Red Meat
    • Chicken and Poultry
    • Pork
    • Fish and Seafood
    • Eggs
    • Soups
    • Salads
    • Sides, Veggies and Appetizers
    • Sauces, Dips & Vinaigrettes
    • Drinks
    • Sweets and Snacks
    • Cooking Tips
  • Learn
  • Your Starting Point
    • Topic Index
    • Paleo 101
    • Paleo Meal Plan
    • Paleo Food List
    • Transitioning to Paleo
    • Am I Doing it Right? - Checklist
    • Mini-Course for Beginners
  • Popular Topics
    • Recipes for Beginners
    • Breakfast Ideas
    • Homemade Condiments
    • Legumes
    • Wheat & Gluten
    • Dairy
    • Nightshades
  • More
    • Compilations
    • Foods
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • Chicken
  • Pork
  • Snacks
  • Salads
  • Learn Paleo
  • Paleo Cooking Tips
  • Paleo Diet Foods
  • Paleo Recipe Compilations
  • Keto Diet Recipes
  • Paleo Beef and Red Meat Recipes
  • Paleo Drink Recipes
  • Paleo Egg Recipes
  • Paleo Fish and Seafood Recipes
  • Paleo Sauces and Dips
  • Paleo Sides, Veggies and Appetizers
  • Paleo Soup Recipes
  • Paleo Tips & Tricks
  • Paleo Topic Index
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • Chicken
    • Pork
    • Snacks
    • Salads
    • Learn Paleo
    • Paleo Cooking Tips
    • Paleo Diet Foods
    • Paleo Recipe Compilations
    • Keto Diet Recipes
    • Paleo Beef and Red Meat Recipes
    • Paleo Drink Recipes
    • Paleo Egg Recipes
    • Paleo Fish and Seafood Recipes
    • Paleo Sauces and Dips
    • Paleo Sides, Veggies and Appetizers
    • Paleo Soup Recipes
    • Paleo Tips & Tricks
    • Paleo Topic Index
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » Paleo Recipes

    Sautéed Spinach and Caramelized Onions Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Sharing is caring!

    2.1K shares
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Reddit

    If you love vegetables with a lot of flavors, this is definitely the side dish for you! To start off with, there’s the umami: umami is sometimes described as the “taste of protein:” it’s the rich “meatiness” that you can taste in certain savory foods like tomatoes, mushrooms, and cured meats like bacon.

    Chemically, the umami taste comes from a compound called L-glutamate: both spinach and mushrooms are rich sources, so you’re really getting a double whammy here.

    Sauteed Spinach and Caramelized Onions

    On top of that, the caramelized onions add even more richness: don’t forget to scrape up all the little bits of flavor on the bottom when you deglaze the pan! A combination of coconut oil and ghee for the cooking fat tones down the nutty flavor of the ghee just enough that it complements the vegetables nicely.

    This spinach would go really well with almost any main protein: it can hold its own with richer cuts like steak, but it could also add a little more oomph to lighter meats like chicken or fish. Or try it with eggs for an easy and delicious way to get some more vegetables in at breakfast time.

    Sautéed Spinach and Caramelized Onions Recipe

    SERVES: 2 to 4 PREP: 10 min COOK: 45 min

    Ingredients

    • 3 onions, sliced;
    • 3 cups spinach or baby spinach;
    • 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar;
    • 10 mushrooms, sliced;
    • 3 garlic cloves, minced;
    • 1 tbsp. coconut oil;
    • 1 tbsp. ghee;
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper;
    Sauteed Spinach and Caramelized Onions Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. Heat the coconut oil and ghee over high heat in a skillet.
    2. Add the sliced onions and garlic, and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
    3. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue cooking the onions for 20 more minutes, still stirring frequently.
    4. Add the balsamic vinegar to deglaze the pan.
    5. Add the sliced mushrooms and season to taste with salt and pepper; cook until the mushrooms are tender but not mushy.
    6. Add the spinach. Stir on low heat just until the spinach wilts, and serve.

    📖 Recipe

    Sauteed Spinach and Caramelized Onions Recipe

    Sautéed Spinach and Caramelized Onions Recipe

    Spinach, mushrooms, and onions really stand out in this delicious and flavor-packed side dish.
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 45 minutes mins
    Total Time 55 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 people
    Calories 236 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 onions sliced
    • 3 cups spinach or baby spinach
    • 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
    • 10 mushrooms sliced
    • 3 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 tbsp. coconut oil
    • 1 tbsp. ghee
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Heat the coconut oil and ghee over high heat in a skillet.
      1 tbsp. coconut oil, 1 tbsp. ghee
    • Add the sliced onions and garlic, and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
      3 onions, 3 garlic cloves
    • Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue cooking the onions for 20 more minutes, still stirring frequently.
    • Add the balsamic vinegar to deglaze the pan.
      1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
    • Add the sliced mushrooms and season to taste with salt and pepper cook until the mushrooms are tender but not mushy.
      10 mushrooms, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • Add the spinach. Stir on low heat just until the spinach wilts, and serve.
      3 cups spinach or baby spinach

    Nutrition

    Calories: 236kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 58mgPotassium: 783mgFiber: 6gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 4223IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 10mg
    Keyword caramelized onion, sautéed, spinach
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    More Paleo Recipes

    • closeup of a glass of Almond banana cinnamon smoothie on a wood table
      Almond Banana Cinnamon Smoothie
    • glass of Peach and chocolate green smoothie on a wood table with peaches in the background
      Peach and Chocolate Green Smoothie
    • closeup of two glasses of cinnamon and Coconut vanilla milkshake
      Coconut Vanilla Milkshake
    • Pumpkin smoothie in a glass on a wood table with cinnamon sticks in the background
      Pumpkin Smoothie

    Sharing is caring!

    2.1K shares
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Reddit

    Filed Under: Paleo Recipes, Paleo Sides, Veggies and Appetizers Tagged With: cooking: fast prep, cooking: stovetop, diet: egg-free, diet: no sweeteners, diet: nut-free, diet: shellfish-free, diet: vegetarian, Paleo Autoimmune-Friendly Recipes

    Reader Interactions

    5 from 1 vote (1 rating without comment)

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    paleo leap square logo

    Hi, I'm Rick! Paleo Leap is the oldest and biggest resource online, covering everything about the paleo diet. We have over 1500 recipes categorized and plenty of meal plans for you to try.

    More about me →

    Popular

    • Bacon-Wrapped Salmon Featured
      Bacon-Wrapped Salmon Recipe
    • Almond Milk Custard
      Almond Milk Custard Recipe
    • Flourless Banana Pancakes Featured
      Flourless Banana Pancakes Recipe
    • Turban Squash Soup Featured
      Turban Squash Soup Recipe

    Recent Recipes:

    • overhead view of a glass of Coffee smoothie
      Coffee Smoothie
    • Macadamia and avocado smoothie in a glass on a wood table with strawberries
      Macadamia and Avocado Smoothie
    • Pumpkin Pie in a red pie pan on a wood table
      Pumpkin Pie
    • BBQ grilled peaches with cinnamon on a grill
      BBQ Grilled Peaches with Cinnamon

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Cookie Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    For your information only. The statements on this website are merely opinions. Paleo Leap does not provide medical or nutritional advice, treatment, or diagnosis. Read the full disclaimer.

    Copyright © 2023 Paleo Leap

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required

    Recipe Ratings without Comment

    Something went wrong. Please try again.