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Ginger-Garlic Spinach Stir-Fry (Vegan, GF, Low-Carb)
Quick ginger-garlic spinach stir-fry — vegan, gluten-free, low-carb. Ready in ~12 minutes with simple pantry ingredients.
Why this recipe works
A fast, savory spinach stir-fry flavored with ginger, garlic and sesame — vegan, gluten-free and low-carb. Ideal for weeknights, meal prep, or as a quick vegetable side.
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Key takeaways
Ready in about 12 minutes total.
Few ingredients; easy technique for consistent results.
Flexible swaps for dietary needs and serving options.
Recipe guide
A fast, savory spinach stir-fry flavored with ginger, garlic and sesame — vegan, gluten-free and low-carb. Ideal for weeknights, meal prep, or as a quick vegetable side.
A 12-minute, pantry-friendly spinach stir-fry with bold flavor.
- Ready in about 12 minutes total.
- Few ingredients; easy technique for consistent results.
- Flexible swaps for dietary needs and serving options.
Ingredients and quick facts
Serves 2–3. Prep 5 min | Cook 7 min | Difficulty: Easy (2). Ingredients: 1 bag fresh spinach, 2 tbsp sesame oil, 2 garlic cloves (thinly sliced or minced), 1 tbsp grated ginger, 1 tbsp gluten-free tamari, 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds, pinch of salt.
Step-by-step stir-fry
1) Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. 2) Add garlic and ginger; sauté 30–45 seconds until fragrant but not browned. 3) Add spinach in batches, tossing to wilt; cook 3–5 minutes until fully wilted. 4) Drizzle tamari, toss to combine and cook 30–60 seconds. 5) Taste and add a pinch of salt if needed. 6) Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds.
Tips, swaps and serving
- For more bite, add sliced scallions or a splash of rice vinegar. - Swap sesame oil for avocado oil; use coconut aminos if tamari unavailable. - To keep low-carb, serve plain or over cauliflower rice; store leftovers in an airtight container 2–3 days and reheat briefly in a pan.
Ingredients
- 1 bag fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1 tbsp gluten-free tamari
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
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FAQs
Can I use frozen spinach?
Yes — thaw and squeeze out excess water, then add to the pan and cook a little longer to evaporate moisture.
How do I prevent garlic from burning?
Keep heat at medium-high, add garlic and ginger briefly until fragrant, then add spinach immediately to lower surface temperature.
Is this recipe nut-free and soy-free?
It’s nut-free. To make it soy-free, replace tamari with coconut aminos.