Lightened-Up Creamed Spinach

Directions

1. 1
   Squeeze spinach hard with your hands to remove as much water as possible.
2. 2
   Place spinach on a cutting board, chop it roughly and set aside.
3. 3
   Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until butter foams.
4. 4
   Reduce heat to medium, add shallots and cook, stirring, until shallots soften and begin to brown, two or three minutes.
5. 5
   Add spinach and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste.
6. 6
   Cook, stirring, until ingredients are combined and spinach is heated through.
7. 7
   Remove from heat and add half and half, stirring to combine well.
8. 8
   Serve immediately.