Creamy spinach is a delicious and nutritious side dish that is both easy to make and packed with flavor. This recipe combines tender spinach leaves with a rich and velvety cream sauce, creating a delightful and comforting dish that pairs well with a variety of main courses. Whether you’re serving it alongside grilled chicken, steak, or as part of a vegetarian meal, this creamy spinach recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

Creamy Spinach Recipe

Indulge in the velvety goodness of Creamy Spinach, a delightful side dish that complements a variety of main courses. This easy-to-make recipe brings out the natural flavors of fresh spinach while enveloping it in a luxurious cream sauce. Enjoy the comfort and richness of this creamy spinach and elevate your meals with its savory taste and wholesome goodness.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Course Side Dish

Cuisine south african

Equipment

large pot

Ingredients

spinach leaves
unsalted butter
cloves
heavy cream
nutmeg
parmesan cheese
salt and pepper

Instructions

In a large skillet or pan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
Gradually add the fresh spinach leaves to the pan, stirring gently to coat them with the melted butter and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the spinach leaves have wilted.
Pour the heavy cream over the wilted spinach and stir well to combine.
Season the mixture with ground nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir to incorporate the seasonings into the cream sauce.
Reduce the heat to low and let the spinach simmer in the cream sauce for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the creamy spinach and stir until the cheese is fully melted and incorporated into the sauce.
Once the spinach is fully coated in the creamy sauce and the cheese has melted, remove the skillet from the heat.

SOURCE: MY RECIPE JOINT

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Notes

You can use fresh baby spinach or regular spinach leaves for this recipe. If using regular spinach leaves, remove any tough stems before cooking.

For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half or milk for the heavy cream, although the sauce will be slightly less rich.

If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can blend the cream mixture with a hand blender or transfer it to a blender before adding the Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 800g

Keyword spinach

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