Light Creamed Spinach

5 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
  • 1 (8 ounce) container low-fat plain yogurt
  • 2 garlic cloves or 1/4 teaspoon of minced garlic
  • 1 cup water, for boiling
  • 1 tablespoon light olive oil or 1/2 cup of water for simmering the cooked spinach

Directions

  1. 1
    1. Boil the washed spinach in a medium-sized saucepan. Drain thoroughly in a colander.
  2. 2
    2. Return the drained spinach to the saucepan. Add either the olive oil or the water, and the garlic. Simmer on medium heat for about 5-7 minutes.
  3. 3
    3. Add the yogurt to the spinach and garlic mixture, and cook on medium to low heat until well blended.
  4. 4
    4. Serve warm as a side dish for meat or other vegetables, or as an accompaniment to baked or boiled potatoes. Crusty rolls or garlic/French bread also go well with this dish.

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