November 2, 2012
Creamed spinach may be a popular vegetable side dish but it is loaded with calories. This recipe allows you to eat creamed spinach without the guilt. Instead of using butter or cream, the "creaminess" comes from using reduced fat cream cheese. You can eat creamed spinach as is or pair it with a baked potato, mix it with whole wheat pasta, or even bake it.
Ingredients:
1 onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
salt and black pepper
1/2 package (4 oz) reduced-fat cream cheese
3/4 cup 1%% milk
2 packages (10 oz each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Directions:
Squeeze any excess liquid out of the spinach, add the spinach to the sauce, and cook until mixture is heated through and thickened, 3-4 minutes. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
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