Creamed Spinach
EatingWell's updated version of creamed spinach has a low-in-fat cream sauce that's rich with Parmesan cheese and nutmeg. Source: EatingWell Magazine, April/May 2005
Ingredients
Directions
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Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add shallot (or onion); cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add spinach and cook, stirring, until just wilted, about 2 minutes.
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Heat butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour and cook, stirring, until smooth and bubbling, about 30 seconds. Add milk, nutmeg, salt and pepper; cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 1 minute. Stir the spinach into the sauce. Sprinkle with grated cheese and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving:
202 calories; 13.1 g total fat; 23 mg cholesterol; 378 mg sodium. 15.4 g carbohydrates; 8.5 g protein; Full Nutrition
Exchanges:
1 1/2 vegetable, 1/2 lean meat, 2 1/2 fat
