Creamed Spinach
Creamed Spinach Recipe: A velvety dish that combines the earthy flavor of spinach with a creamy sauce infused with fragrant nutmeg. This recipe brings together simple ingredients to create a comforting and satisfying side dish perfect for any meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 25g butter
- 1 small onion , finely chopped
- 2 tbsp plain flour
- 200ml full-fat milk
- 2 x 200g bags spinach
- 100ml single cream
- fresh nutmeg , for grating
Instructions
- Heat 25g butter in a saucepan, then add 1 finely chopped small onion and cook for 5 mins until softened.
- Stir in 2 tbsp plain flour and cook for 2 mins, then slowly start to whisk in 200ml full-fat milk. When it has all been incorporated, gently cook for 5 mins until the sauce has thickened.
- Meanwhile, place two 200g bags spinach in a large colander. Pour over a kettle full of boiling water until the leaves have wilted (you may have to do this twice).
- Place the spinach in a clean dishcloth, squeeze out any excess liquid, then roughly chop.
- Stir into the sauce with 100ml single cream, gently heat, then finely grate over some fresh nutmeg and season well.
Cook Time
15M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 8
Nutrition
- Calories: 83 calories
- Fat Content: 6 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 4 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 5 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 3 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 1 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 3 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.26 milligram of sodium
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