Creamed Spinach
Serves 6|
Hands-On Time:
20m
|
Total Time:
20m
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1/2 8-ounce bar reduced-fat cream cheese
- 3/4 cup 1 percent milk
- 2 10-ounce packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Directions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring, until soft, 6 to 7 minutes.
- Add the cream cheese and milk and cook, stirring, until the cream cheese is melted.
- Squeeze any excess liquid out of the spinach, add the spinach to the sauce, and cook until the mixture is heated through and thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle with the nutmeg.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 172Calories From Fat 50%
- Protein 11g
- Carbohydrate 14g
- Sugar 4g
- Fiber 6g
- Fat 10g
- Sat Fat 4g
- Sodium 483mg
- Cholesterol 18mg
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101.
Quick Tip
Instead of relying on butter and cream, you can re-create the silky texture of this childhood favorite with low-fat milk and
reduced-fat cream cheese.
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