Sauteed Spinach
The Cheesecake Factory Sauteed Spinach costs $8.50 à la carte and delivers 650 calories, 67g of healthy fats, 10g of carbohydrates, and 7 grams of protein. Fresh baby spinach is flash-sautéed in extra virgin olive oil with minced garlic (or ordered dry-steamed at only 40 calories).
Cheesecake Factory Sauteed Spinach Portion Sizes
Cheesecake Factory Sauteed Spinach (7 oz bowl) costs $8.50 standalone, providing 650 calories in standard olive oil or 40 calories when requested dry-steamed with fresh lemon.
What Is in Cheesecake Factory Sauteed Spinach?
Cheesecake Factory Sauteed Spinach is crafted using fresh triple-washed tender baby spinach leaves flash-sautéed in extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic cloves, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Fresh Tender Baby Spinach Leaves Triple-washed tender flat-leaf spinach steamed down from a generous mound
- Extra Virgin First-Cold-Pressed Olive Oil Heated in the sauté pan to impart rich fruity aroma and coat every leaf
- Fresh Minced Garlic Cloves Slowly sautéed until fragrant without browning to avoid bitter notes
- Coarse Sea Salt & Ground Black Pepper Tossed lightly to season the sautéed greens evenly throughout
- Fresh California Lemon Wedge Served on the rim for guests who enjoy a bright citrus squeeze over the greens
- Optional Dry-Steamed Preparation Available upon request with zero cooking oils or butter for low-calorie dining
What Allergens Are in Sauteed Spinach?
Sauteed Spinach is free of milk, wheat, eggs, soy, and nuts.
Sauteed Spinach is cooked in dedicated sauté pans using plant-based olive oil rather than shared fryer oil, preventing gluten and dairy cross-contact.
Cheesecake Factory Sauteed Spinach Nutrition Facts
One serving (1 sautéed side bowl (7 oz, 198g)) provides 650 calories, 67g total fat, 10g carbohydrates, and 7g protein — complete nutrition facts and daily value percentages.
Nutrition Facts
Cheesecake Factory Sauteed Spinach FAQs
01 How much is Sauteed Spinach at The Cheesecake Factory? ▼
Cheesecake Factory Sauteed Spinach costs $8.50 when ordered à la carte from the Side Dishes menu. It can also be substituted in place of French fries or mashed potatoes on many entrées for $0.00 to $1.50 depending on the platter.
02 Why does Cheesecake Factory Sauteed Spinach have 650 calories? ▼
Cheesecake Factory Sauteed Spinach contains 650 calories and 67g of fat because fresh baby spinach is flash-sautéed in generous amounts of extra virgin olive oil and minced garlic. Spinach leaves act like culinary sponges and absorb the cooking oil.
Requesting spinach steamed dry with fresh lemon cuts total calories to approximately 40 calories.
03 How can you order Cheesecake Factory spinach with low calories? ▼
To order low-calorie spinach, ask your server for "steamed dry spinach with no oil or butter, served with a fresh lemon wedge." The kitchen prepares it plain in the steamer, delivering approximately 40 calories, 0.5g fat, and 5g dietary fiber.
04 Is Cheesecake Factory Sauteed Spinach dairy-free and vegan? ▼
Yes, standard Cheesecake Factory Sauteed Spinach is 100% dairy-free and 100% vegan. It is sautéed exclusively with extra virgin olive oil and fresh garlic without butter, cream, or animal broths.
05 Is Cheesecake Factory Sauteed Spinach gluten-free? ▼
Yes, Cheesecake Factory Sauteed Spinach is completely gluten-friendly under the gluten-free menu guidelines. All recipe ingredients contain no wheat, and the dish is prepared in a dedicated sauté pan rather than shared fryer vats.
06 Is Cheesecake Factory Sauteed Spinach good for a keto diet? ▼
Yes, standard Sauteed Spinach is an exceptional keto side dish containing 67 grams of healthy monounsaturated fats from extra virgin olive oil and only 5 grams of net carbohydrates (10g total carbs minus 5g dietary fiber).
