Healthier Creamed Spinach
By: Rocky Barragan
This Healthier Creamed Spinach recipe from Rocky Barragan is definitely one of the best side dish recipes to serve at your holiday table. Congratulate yourself on finding one of the few healthy creamed spinach recipes that everyone loves. Plus, this vegetarian recipe is ready in only 30 minutes.
Notes
Total prep and cooking time: 30 minutes
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To see exactly how Rocky makes her version of creamed spinach, watch this cooking video:
Makes4 servings
Ingredients
- 16 ounce frozen spinach
- 6 ounce 1/3 less fat cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- Salt, to taste
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Thaw your spinach out by either leaving it on the counter or popping it into the microwave.
- Spray down a pot with extra virgin olive oil and heat. Throw in your spinach and heat until your spinach is warmed through and there is no more excess water left in the pot. Another way to remove the water is to wring the spinach out first in a clean dishtowel.
- Now you can mix in your minced garlic and 1/3 less fat cream cheese. Grate some nutmeg in the pot and add your salt.
- Once the cream cheese is thoroughly mixed through your dish is done! Serve and enjoy!
Are you looking for even more spinach recipes? Then you'll want to check out these 30+ Healthy Spinach Recipes!