Gather your ingredients, including chopped spinach, olive oil or butter, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and any additional spices or seasonings you prefer.
In a large skillet or pan, heat the olive oil or melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for a minute until it becomes fragrant and slightly golden.
Once the garlic is sautéed, add the chopped spinach to the pan. Stir well to coat the spinach with the oil or butter. Season with salt, pepper, and other spices according to your taste preferences.
Cover the pan and cook the spinach for about 3-5 minutes, or until it wilts down and becomes tender. Stir occasionally to evenly cook the spinach and prevent it from sticking to the pan.
Once the spinach is cooked to your desired tenderness, remove the pan from the heat. Serve the spinach as a side dish, incorporate it into your favorite recipes, or enjoy it as a nutritious base for a salad.