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Creamed Spinach

4.6

(28)

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

1 1/4 pounds fresh spinach (about 2 bunches)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2/3 cup heavy cream

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Discard stems from spinach and coarsely chop spinach.

    Step 2

    In a steamer set over boiling water steam spinach, covered, 1 minute or until just wilted. Drain spinach well.

    Step 3

    In a saucepan melt butter. Add flour and cook over moderate heat, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in cream and simmer, stirring constantly, 2 minutes (mixture will be thick). Stir spinach into sauce and season with salt and pepper.

TagsSpinachLeafy GreensVegetableSideDinnerNut FreeVegetarian5 Ingredients or FewerWeeknight MealsQuickSimmerGourmet
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