This somewhat healthy creamed spinach recipe is lighter than traditional creamed spinach. It is a little easier, a little quicker, and a little more contemporary. Have all your ingredients ready to go ahead of time. It’s a classic steak side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 (16 ounce) bags fresh spinach
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons minced shallot
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons finely shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (Optional)
Directions
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over high heat; add spinach, cover, and cook for 1 minute. Uncover and gently stir until most of the leaves are bright green and wilted, about 2 minutes.
Step 2
Quickly drain spinach in a strainer and transfer to a plate lined with 4 or 5 paper towels. Once cool enough to handle, squeeze as much liquid from the spinach as possible. Transfer spinach to a cutting board and coarsely chop.
Step 3
Mix cayenne pepper, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
Step 4
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; stir in shallot and cook until just barely golden and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in seasoning mixture and pour in cream; increase heat to medium-high and simmer until the cream sauce reduces by about half, about 5 minutes. Stir in lemon zest.
Step 5
Reduce heat to low and toss spinach with cream sauce in skillet. Cook and stir until spinach is heated through and coated, about 2 minutes. Stir in Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese until thoroughly combined.
Step 6
Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 179 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat16g | 20% |
Saturated Fat9g | 44% |
Cholesterol47mg | 16% |
Sodium173mg | 8% |
Total Carbohydrate7g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 12% |
Total Sugars1g | |
Protein6g | |
Vitamin C44mg | 218% |
Calcium193mg | 15% |
Iron4mg | 23% |
Potassium883mg | 19% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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