Sauteed Spinach

This is a wonderfully simple, snappy side dish, and it welcomes variations. Try a little lemon zest, sautéed onion or white wine mixed in. Serves 4

Ingredients
1 ½ pounds fresh spinach
2 T. olive oil
1 clove garlic, peeled
 Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation 
Discard blemished spinach leaves and tough stems. Rinse the spinach and drain well. Heat the oil in a skillet large enough to hold all the spinach. Add the spinach, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook over high heat, stirring rapidly, until the spinach is wilted and most of the moisture has evaporated. Remove the garlic and serve immediately.