Buttered Spinach

• fresh spinach↗1 lb
• butter↗3 tablespoons
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• lemon juice or vinegar↗

  optional

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cut stems from spinach.

2. 2

   Place spinach in sink full of water.

3. 3

   Swish it around to clean well.

4. 4

   Remove from water.

5. 5

   Drain the sink, then put more fresh water in the sink and wash spinach again.

6. 6

   Pull the spinach out of the water and let drip.

7. 7

   Place in large pot.

8. 8

   Add no water, the water clinging to the spinach will be enough.

9. 9

   Place pot on high heat until steaming.

10. 10

    Stir, reduce heat to med, cook for 2 minutes, stirring once.

11. 11

    Drain in colander.

12. 12

    Return to pan, add butter, salt and pepper, stir to coat.

13. 13

    Serve with lemon juice or vinegar on the side.