Creamed Spinach Recipe
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Creamed Spinach Recipe
Description
The Creamed Spinach Recipe centers on fresh spinach cooked down with sautéed sweet onion and garlic, then enriched with a combination of Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, and heavy cream. Butter serves as the cooking fat, adding richness while providing a base to soften the aromatics. Nutmeg offers a faint warm spice, complementing the leafy greens without overpowering. The Parmesan cheese contributes umami and depth, making the sauce creamy and flavorful.
By melting butter first and carefully combining the ingredients, the spinach achieves a tender yet coated texture. The gradual thickening of cream combined with cheese binds the spinach into a cohesive side dish rather than a watery sauté. Seasoning with fine sea salt and pepper at the end ensures balance and enhances natural flavors.
This creamed spinach pairs well with roasted or grilled meats and can also accompany fish dishes. It serves as a classic vegetable side that adds softness and decadence to the plate without complex preparation.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 sweet onion , chopped
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 20 ounces spinach fresh
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese , finely gratd
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- sea salt fine
- black pepper fine
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a heavy bottom saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, sauteing for 3-4 minutes, or until it starts to soften.
- Stir in the garlic, sauteing for an additional minute.
- Stir in the spinach, tossing to coat and allowing it wilt.
- Add the nutmeg, Parmesan cheese and heavy cream. Toss to combine and allow the sauce to thicken.
- Season the spinach with fine sea salt and ground pepper to taste.
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Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 120kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 208mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 889mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 13485IU | 270% |
| Vitamin C | 44.1mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 186mg | 19% |
| Iron | 4.1mg | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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