Stir Fry Spinach and Mushrooms Recipe

Garlicky, savory, and ready in under 10 minutes, this quick stir fry pairs perfectly with rice, noodles, or rich mains like Chinese Red Braised Pork Belly.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons cooking oil (vegetable, avocado, or canola)
• 4 garlic cloves, smashed
• 2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 6 oz fresh spinach (about 4–5 cups loosely packed)
• Salt, to taste (or a splash of soy sauce or oyster sauce or sesame oil for extra flavor)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat cooking oil in a wok or large...: Heat cooking oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. 2Add smashed garlic and sliced mushrooms. Stir-fry 2–3...: Add smashed garlic and sliced mushrooms. Stir-fry 2–3 minutes until mushrooms soften and garlic is fragrant.
3. 3Add spinach (in batches if needed). Cover with...: Add spinach (in batches if needed). Cover with a lid for 30 seconds to help it wilt.
4. 4Remove the lid, stir until spinach is just...: Remove the lid, stir until spinach is just wilted (bright green, not soggy).
5. 5Season with salt, or add a splash of...: Season with salt, or add a splash of soy sauce or oyster sauce for extra umami.
6. 6(Optional) Drizzle a little toasted sesame oil before...: (Optional) Drizzle a little toasted sesame oil before serving.