Creamed Spinach Gratin

From EatingWell: October 1997 — Subscribe Now!

This quick and easy gratin will surely become a dinnertime staple.

4 servings

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Ingredients

1 pound frozen spinach
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup low-fat milk
1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation

Preheat oven to at 450°F. Coat a gratin dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add spinach and garlic and sauté until fragrant. Remove from heat; stir in milk and mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper.
Place the spinach mixture in the prepared baking dish and top with breadcrumbs, Parmesan and oil. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Per serving: 149 calories; 8 g fat (2 g sat, 3 g mono); 3 mg cholesterol; 14 g carbohydrates; 7 g protein; 4 g fiber; 429 mg sodium; 444 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (267% daily value), Vitamin C (47% dv), Folate (40% dv), Calcium (24% dv), Magnesium (22% dv), Iron (15% dv).

1 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 2 fat