S is for Spinach

4 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound baby spinach leaves, well rinsed
  • 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup milk, formula, or breast milk

Directions

  1. 1
    1.
  2. 2
    Bring 1/2 inch of water to boil in a medium skillet.
  3. 3
    Add the spinach leaves and stir until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. 4
    Drain in a colander.
  5. 5
    Rinse with cold running water until cool.
  6. 6
    Squeeze the spinach in batches by hand or through a fine-mesh sieve to remove as much liquid as possible.
  7. 7
    2.
  8. 8
    Melt the butter in the same pan over medium heat, add the flour, and stir for 1 minute.
  9. 9
    Whisk in the milk and bring to a boil.
  10. 10
    3.Transfer the spinach mixture to a food processor.
  11. 11
    Puree until smooth and then let cool before serving.

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