Potato and Spinach Saute'

close up of potato spinach saute in a skillet

An easy breakfast recipe for a potato and spinach saute made with Yukon gold potatoes, onions, and fresh spinach. A perfect addition to your scrambled eggs.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 166kcal

Author Amee

Ingredients

4 cups sliced Yukon Gold potatoes cooked and chilled overnight- you'll need about 4 med-large gold potatoes
2 tbsp butter
1 cup chopped sweet Vidalia onion
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 tbsp lemon zest
paprika to taste
sea salt and pepper

Instructions

Step 1. Cook potatoes the day before and refrigerate overnight. You can cook them in the microwave for 5-6 minutes or use the traditional oven method. I use the oven method. Prick the potatoes with a fork and rub the outside with a little olive oil and place the tubers on a baking sheet. Bake at 425 degrees for 30-45 minutes (depending on the size of your potatoes). I check them at 30 minutes, then recheck in 5-minute increments until the flesh is easily pierced with a knife. Allow the potatoes to cool completely, place them in an airtight container and refrigerate overnight.
Step 2. Slice the potatoes. Cut the potatoes in half, lengthwise, and slice the half in two, then slice into smaller pieces (*see photo). No need to remove the skin. Some of the skin with come off while slicing.
Step 3. Sauté and season. Melt butter in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add onion and sliced potatoes and cook until potatoes are lightly golden brown and onions are beginning to caramelize, about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally You can spritz with a little olive oil spray during cooking if needed. Add the fresh spinach and lemon zest. Cook until spinach is wilted. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika to taste. I love using a pinch or two of coarse salt to finish the dish.

Notes

- Use a good-quality pan for even browning.
- Make sure that the skillet doesn't get too hot, so the potatoes brown slowly and don't burn.
- I highly recommend a microplane zester for zesting.
- Throw some cooked and crumbled turkey sausage in and make it a meal. For vegans, use a butter alternative and veggie crumbles.

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