Dairy-Free Creamed Spinach
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4.4
Dairy-Free Creamed Spinach
Description
This recipe begins by slowly sautéing chopped onion until it browns slightly, followed by adding garlic for aroma. Gluten-free flour, lemon zest, nutmeg, and sea salt are stirred in over low heat to create a base. Coconut milk is then added gradually, and the mixture is cooked until thickened into a creamy sauce.
Baby spinach is incorporated last by folding it into the thick sauce, covering briefly to wilt the leaves completely. The final dish has a silky texture with a mild lemon and nutmeg note enhancing the spinach's natural flavor without relying on dairy.
It's intended as a side to pair with main entrees, delivering a creamy vegetable option for those avoiding dairy. Adjusting salt at the end allows tailoring seasoning to preference.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1 yellow onion chopped, medium
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour gluten-free
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt to taste, sea salt
- 1 1/4 cups coconut milk full-fat
- 5 ounces baby spinach
Instructions
- Heat the avocado oil in a Dutch oven or large pot. Add the onion and saute, stirring occasionally, until onion begins turning brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and continue sauteing another 2 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the flour, lemon zest, nutmeg and sea salt and stir well to combine.
- Slowly pour in the coconut milk, stirring constantly. Continue cooking and stirring until mixture is very thick (if adding cheese, do so now).
- Add the baby spinach to the pot and stir it into the thick sauce as best you can. Cover and cook 3 to 5 minutes to allow spinach to wilt. Remove the cover and stir well until spinach is completely wilted and is well-integrated into the sauce.
- Taste the creamed spinach for flavor and add more sea salt to taste. Serve with your main entree and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 149 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1of 6 | |
| Calories | 149kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.4
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