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Creamed Spinach

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Creamed Spinach

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Nutritional Info

Per serving: about -
cal 139
pro 6 g
total fat 9 g
sat. fat 5 g
carb 9 g
fibre 1 g
chol 26 mg
sodium 339 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 19
iron 15
vit A 58
vit C 8
folate 37

Ingredients

    2 tbsp (25 mL) butter
    1 clove garlic, minced
    Half small onion, diced
    1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper
    1 pkg (7 oz/198 g) fresh spinach, chopped
    1/4 tsp (1 mL) dried thyme
    2 tbsp (25 mL) all-purpose_flour
    1 cup (250 mL) warm milk
    1/4 cup (50 mL) grated Parmesan cheese
    Pinch ground nutmeg

Preparation

In large saucepan, melt 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the butter over medium-high heat; saut?arlic and half each of the onion, salt and pepper for about 3 minutes or until softened.

In batches, add spinach and cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes or until wilted and no liquid remains. Transfer to bowl.

Wipe out pan; heat remaining butter over medium heat. Cook thyme and remaining onion, salt and pepper for about 3 minutes or until softened. Stir in flour; cook for 1 minute.

Reduce heat to low. Add milk, a little at a time, and cook, stirring, for 3 to 5 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese, nutmeg and spinach; heat through.

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Source : Canadian Living Magazine: April 2008

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