Sauteed Spinach with Garlic and Orange

Ingredients

• 1 small navel orange
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 garlic clove
• minced
• 1 pound fresh spinach
• stemmed
• Salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions

1. Using a knife, peel the orange, removing all the white pith.
2. Cut between the membranes to release the segments; halve them crosswise.
3. Melt the butter in a medium nonreactive saucepan.
4. Add the garlic and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
5. Add the spinach and toss to coat.
6. Cover and cook until the spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes.
7. Drain off any liquid and season with salt and pepper.
8. Stir in the orange segments and serve.