Creamed Spinach

From EatingWell: April/May 2005 — Subscribe Now!

EatingWell's updated version of creamed spinach has a low-in-fat cream sauce that's rich with Parmesan cheese and nutmeg.

2 servings

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Ingredients

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup minced shallot, or red onion
10 ounces fresh spinach, tough stems removed
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup low-fat milk
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese

Preparation

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.
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

Per serving: 203 calories; 13 g fat (6 g sat, 6 g mono); 23 mg cholesterol; 15 g carbohydrates; 9 g protein; 3 g fiber; 370 mg sodium; 870 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (280% daily value), Folate (74% dv), Vitamin C (70% dv), Magnesium (30% dv), Calcium (28% dv), Potassium (25% dv).

1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 1/2 vegetable, 1/2 lean meat, 2 1/2 fat