Step 1

Add the sesame seeds to a small sauté pan set over medium-low heat. Cook the seeds, moving them around frequently in the pan, until golden brown and toasted.

Step 2

Transfer the sesame seeds to a cutting board and use a heavy knife to crush them into smaller pieces.

Step 3

In a bowl, whisk together the crushed sesame seeds with the garlic, scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, red pepper flakes and sugar. Set the mixture aside.

Step 4

Add the olive oil to a saucepan over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the mushrooms and cook until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes, then add the spinach.

Step 6

Pour the sauce over the mushrooms and spinach and cook an additional 5 minutes then serve.

Step 7

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