Creamed Spinach

Name: Creamed Spinach
Ingredients: 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen spinach, thawed; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 small shallots, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup); 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups 1 percent milk; 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons fat free evaporated milk; Pinch ground nutmeg; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

9 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

2 (10-ounce) packages frozen spinach, thawed
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 small shallots, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups 1 percent milk
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons fat free evaporated milk
Pinch ground nutmeg
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1

Squeeze all of the water from the spinach.
2

In a large pan, heat the oil over a medium heat.
3

Add the shallots and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes.
4

Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
5

Add the milk and broth and cook, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan.
6

Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes.
7

Add the spinach and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes.
8

Stir in the evaporated milk and nutmeg and season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Per Serving:
10

Calories 130; Total Fat 4 g; (Sat Fat 1 g, Mono Fat 2 g, Poly Fat 0.5 g) ; Protein 10g Carb 17g; Fiber 4g; Cholesterol 5 mg; Sodium 170 mg
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Excellent source of: Protein, Vitamin A, Riboflavin, Folate, Calcium, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium
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Good source of: Fiber, Thiamin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Phosphorus, Selenium