Creamed spinach recipe

Creamed Spinach recipe

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This creamed spinach recipe is a delightful and nutritious side dish that is sure to impress. Made with fresh spinach, creamy sauce, and flavorful seasonings, it offers a perfect balance of taste and texture. Whether you're serving it alongside a hearty steak or as a vegetarian main course, this recipe will surely become a favorite. The creaminess of the dish is achieved by combining butter, cream, and Parmesan cheese, resulting in a rich and indulgent flavor.

Keywords: creamed spinach, side dish, fresh spinach, creamy sauce, Parmesan cheese.

Creamed spinach recipe details

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Ingredients

1 kg	spinach leaves
1 tbsp	butter
1 medium	onion(s), or shallots
2 tbsp	flour
200 ml	cream
some	salt and pepper
	nutmeg, freshly ground

Instructions

Wash the spinach leaves thoroughly and blanch them in boiling water for 5 minutes. If the stems are a bit tough, you may need to trim them beforehand. Strain spinach and let it cool.

Then chop the leaves. Finely dice the onion or shallots. In a big pot, melt the butter over medium heat, add the onion, and sweat it until it becomes translucent.

Add spinach and continue to cook for about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with flour, stir, and add cream. Bring to a boil and let it reduce to the desired consistency.

Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. You may substitute part of the cream with milk or vegetable stock.

Preparation time:
ca. 30 min
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a