FAST AND EASY CREAMED SPINACH

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This is a little easier, a little quicker, a little more contemporary, and believe it or not, a little lighter than traditional creamed spinach. Have all your ingredients ready to go ahead of time. It's a classic steak side dish.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 (16 ounce) bags fresh spinach
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons minced shallot
¾ cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons finely shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Pour olive oil into a large soup pot, place over high heat, add spinach, and cover. Cook for 1 minute, uncover, and lightly stir until most of the leaves are bright green and wilted, about 2 minutes. Quickly drain spinach in a strainer and transfer to a plate lined with 4 or 5 paper towels. Once cool enough to handle, squeeze as much liquid from the spinach as possible. Transfer spinach to a cutting board and coarsely chop.
  • Mix salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and nutmeg in a small bowl.
  • Place a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter in skillet, and stir shallot in the hot butter until just barely golden and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir seasoning mixture into shallot mixture and pour in cream. Raise heat to medium-high and reduce cream sauce to about half, about 5 minutes. Stir in lemon zest.
  • Reduce heat to low and toss spinach with cream sauce in skillet. Cook and stir until spinach is heated through and coated, about 2 minutes. Stir Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese into spinach until thoroughly combined; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 173.4 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

Muhammad Balal
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


ARYAL KANCHHO
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Imam hossen Shuorov
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I added some chopped bacon to this recipe and it was amazing! It added a nice smoky flavor.


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This was my first time making creamed spinach and it was so easy! The recipe was clear and concise and the spinach turned out creamy and delicious.


Nana
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always turned out perfectly. It's a great way to use up leftover spinach.


Subekshya Panthi
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This is a great recipe for a side dish. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Umer Jafar
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Adele Katherine Giron
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This was a quick and easy recipe to follow. The creamed spinach turned out great and was a hit with my family.


Xristyann Croffer
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the cheese adds a nice touch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Barbara Clarkson
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This is the best creamed spinach recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.