Creamed Spinach
Serves as a great side dish to any roasted meat, chicken or fish. It is honestly really good stirred into pasta and topped with parmesan cheese. Endless possibilities.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 170kcal
Ingredients
- 1 bag spinach
- 2 Salad onions chopped and green ends discarded
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 Tablespoon flour
- 3/4 Cup Milk
- 1/3 Cup heavy cream
- Sea salt to season
- Fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Put the spinach in a colander and pour over boiling water. Leave to drain and squeeze out any excess water.
- In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, add the butter and onions. Cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the onions have softened. Add the flour and stir vigorously. Gradually start pouring in the milk and whisk until a smooth sauce forms. Pour in cream and season with salt and pepper. Add wilted spinach, bring to a simmer and remove from heat. Serve straight away.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Creamed Spinach
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 170
Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Cholesterol 47mg16%
Sodium 133mg6%
Potassium 471mg13%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 7198IU144%
Vitamin C 20mg24%
Calcium 135mg14%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.