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Easy Creamed Spinach
Creamed spinach melts into a silky, savory side where tender leaves cling to a light, cheesy sauce brightened by sweet shallot and a touch of pepper.
- Total
- 21 min
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 11 min
- Serves
- 4
Nutrition per Serving
- Calories
- 167
- Protein
- 8g
- Carbs
- 10g
- Fat
- 11g
- Fiber
- 3g
- Sugar
- 2g
- Sodium
- 382mg
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium shallot, minced
- 1 lb spinach
- 4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp ground pepper
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 1 minute. Add spinach in batches, cooking and stirring occasionally until completely wilted, 2 to 4 minutes. Continue cooking, pressing the spinach against the sides to release as much water as possible, until most of the water evaporates, 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove from heat and stir in cream cheese, Parmesan and pepper. Return the pot to low heat and cook, stirring frequently, until well combined and the cheese melts, about 1 minute.