Food & Cooking Recipes Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes Steamed Spinach with Lemon 5.0 (2) Close Credit: Yunhee Kim Servings: 4 Steamed spinach, cooked in mere minutes, is tossed with heart-healthy olive oil in this easy side dish. Directions Fill a medium saucepan with 2 inches of water, and fit with a steamer insert. Bring to a boil. Add spinach. Reduce to a simmer. Cover, and steam until spinach has wilted, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl. Toss with oil, lemon juice, and salt. Garnish with lemon. Serve immediately.