Healthy “Creamed” Spinach

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This spinach recipe has all the texture of creamed spinach without the extra calories from full-fat dairy products like cream or cheese.

Difficulty: Easy

Hands-on: 10 minutesTotal: 15 minutes

Serves: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. fresh spinach
  • ½ cup chicken broth, divided
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 small yellow onion, peeled and diced
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • Juice from 1 large lemon

Directions

  • Steam spinach in a double boiler until completely wilted, about 3 minutes. Allow to cool and then squeeze out excess moisture.
  • Add 1 tablespoon broth to a medium skillet over medium heat; cook the garlic and onion until soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Put cooked spinach, garlic, and onion in a food processor with remaining broth, salt, and lemon juice. Process until smooth.

Recipe Information

Serves: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. fresh spinach
  • ½ cup chicken broth, divided
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 small yellow onion, peeled and diced
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • Juice from 1 large lemon

Directions

  • Steam spinach in a double boiler until completely wilted, about 3 minutes. Allow to cool and then squeeze out excess moisture.
  • Add 1 tablespoon broth to a medium skillet over medium heat; cook the garlic and onion until soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Put cooked spinach, garlic, and onion in a food processor with remaining broth, salt, and lemon juice. Process until smooth.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Information
Amount per serving
Calories50
Total Fat0g
Saturated Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
Sodium380mg
Total Carbohydrate7g
Dietary Fiber4g
Sugars0g
Protein4g