Creamed Spinach
Creamed Spinach might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe covers 26% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. Watching your figure? This vegetarian recipe has 111 calories, 8g of protein, and 5g of fat per serving. Head to the store and pick up salt, cream cheese, ground nutmeg, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.
Instructions
Remove large stems from spinach, and rinse with cold water; drain.
Place a large Dutch oven over medium heat, and add spinach. (Spinach will need to be tightly packed into the pan to cook all of it in one batch). Cover and cook 5 minutes or until spinach wilts; stir spinach well after 2 minutes.
Place spinach in a colander, and drain well, pressing spinach with the back of a spoon to remove as much moisture as possible.
Place pan coated with cooking spray over medium heat until hot.
Add shallots; saut 2 minutes.
Combine flour, salt, and nutmeg; add to pan, stirring well. Cook 30 seconds.
Add milk and cheese, stirring with a whisk; cook 1 minute or until thick.
Add spinach; cook 30 seconds or until thoroughly heated.