Creamed Spinach
Servings
2Serving size
about 1 cup
COOKING TIME
15 Minutes
This recipe can easily be multiplied and makes OK leftovers. Reheat gently.
Ingredients
| 1 package (10 ounces) Frozen spinach (thawed) |
| 1 tsp. Olive oil |
| 1/2 small White onions (diced) |
| 1/4 cup 2% milk |
| 2 Tbsp. Reduced fat cream cheese (cut into small chunks for easier melting) |
| 1/8 tsp. Salt |
| 1 to taste Black pepper |
| 1/8 tsp. Ground nutmeg |
Instructions
Place the spinach in a strainer and press with a rubber spatula or spoon until all excess water is removed.
Place the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook about 5 minutes until softened.
Add the spinach and cook for about 2 minutes. Add the milk, cream cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
Cook until the cheese is melted and well blended into the spinach. Serve.
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Lactose
This recipe contains cheese, and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.
Recipe Notes
Even when you don’t like spinach, creamed spinach is good. It’s great comfort food. The bitterness that you might not like about cooked spinach is balanced well with the creaminess of the cheese, and the nutmeg adds just the right touch of aromatic spice.