Not As Fattening But Yet Devine Creamed Spinach

10m
Prep Time
10m
Cook Time
20m
Ready In

Recipe: #16783

January 16, 2015



"This creamed spinach version is one I prefer to make because it is very good and it has the added plus in not being as fattening as other versions of creamed spinach. Pares well with many meats, but especially with steak."

Original is 4 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (266.7 g)
  • Calories 176.1
  • Total Fat - 10.7 g
  • Saturated Fat - 7.3 g
  • Cholesterol - 18.6 mg
  • Sodium - 492.7 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 13.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 4 g
  • Sugars - 1.1 g
  • Protein - 9.1 g
  • Calcium - 303.8 mg
  • Iron - 4.7 mg
  • Vitamin C - 49.2 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.2 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Cook spinach in 1 inch of boiling salted water in a large pot, covered, stirring once or twice, until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold running water until cool. Squeeze small handfuls of spinach to remove as much moisture as possible, then coarsely chop.

Step 2

Cook onion in butter in a small heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add warm milk and simmer, whisking, 3 to 4 minutes. Whisk in Parmesan, salt, nutmeg, and pepper to taste. Add spinach and cook, stirring, until heated through.

Tips


No special items needed.

3 Reviews

Daily Inspiration

Delicious creamed spinach. Made just a few changes -- I didn't add the onions (DH's preference) and I increased the amount of parmesan cheese. This turned out really well. Served it along with grilled chicken and a squash casserole.

5.0

(24 Jun 2020)

JostLori

Fabulous! DH loves creamed spinach - and while I like it, too - I often don't want the calories associated with it. This recipe is spot on delicious and easy to prepare. I did add a little more nutmeg than called for, because we like it that way. Made half a recipe and it was perfect for the two of us. Thanks for posting - this will definitely be in the monthly rotation!

5.0

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(28 Oct 2019)

Gerry

Can't remember a time I didn't love creamed spinach, loved this recipe with just enough difference that it has been added to my Family Favorites Cookbook right along side of our family favorite! Made as posted, needs no changes - a real winner!

5.0

review by:
(27 May 2015)

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