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Creamed Spinach with Milk

Romanian-Style Creamed Spinach with milk and served with a poached egg, a delicious and healthy recipe for every occasion. It can be served as a starter or even a nice brunch. Ready in less than 5 minutes, this dip is such a treat!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 183 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Romanian

Ingredients

  • 300 g fresh spinach
  • 1 onion
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tablespoon plain flour
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 150 ml full-fat milk
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Peel and chop the onion and garlic.
  2. Heat up the oil, add the onion, and fry until it softens.
  3. Add the garlic and fry for a further 30 seconds.
  4. If you use baby spinach, this can go in whole, just the ends trimmed, otherwise larger leaves can be chopped.
  5. Add the spinach and use a wooden spoon to mix until it wilts.
  6. Pour in half of the amount of milk, and leave it to bubble up for 1 minute.
  7. The remaining milk can be mixed with the flour and poured over the spinach.
  8. Simmer for 1 minute for the milk to thicken into a sauce.
  9. Remove from the heat and serve with a poached egg.

Notes

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Nutrition Information

Calories 183kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 445mg (19%) Potassium 1040mg (30%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 14189IU (284%) Vitamin C 48mg (53%) Calcium 255mg (26%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 183

% Daily Value*

Calories 183kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 445mg 19%
Potassium 1040mg 22%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 14189IU 284%
Vitamin C 48mg 53%
Calcium 255mg 26%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.