This is a quick and easy way to prepare spinach, and it offers a nice change from plain steamed spinach.

Ingredients:

• 1 small navel orange
  
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 12 ounces of fresh baby spinach, rinsed
  
• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
  
• - Salt and freshly ground pepper
  

Instructions:


1. Peel the orange, removing the white pith with a knife. Cut between the thin membranes to release the segments and cut the segments in half crosswise.
   

2. Heat the oil in a non-reactive saucepan with a lid. Add the garlic and cook over moderately high heat, about 1 minute or until fragrant. Add the spinach and toss to coat with the oil and garlic. Cover and cook until the spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, drain off any liquid and season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Stir in the orange segments and garnish with sliced almonds.