Creamed Spinach Recipe

Name: Creamed Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head garlic, top end cut off; 1 spray olive oil cooking spray; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 large sweet onion, sliced (recommended: Vidalia); 1 (10-ounce) box frozen spinach, defrosted and drained; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 (14-ounce) can chicken broth; 3 tablespoons light cream cheese; 1 teaspoon butter; 1/2 lemon, juiced; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

1 head garlic, top end cut off
1 spray olive oil cooking spray
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 large sweet onion, sliced (recommended: Vidalia)
1 (10-ounce) box frozen spinach, defrosted and drained
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (14-ounce) can chicken broth
3 tablespoons light cream cheese
1 teaspoon butter
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1
Preheat oven 350 degrees F.
2
Place garlic on a piece of aluminum foil and lightly spray the garlic with olive oil cooking spray once.
3
Wrap aluminum foil around the garlic to form a tight package.
4
Roast for 45 minutes.
5
Once garlic is cool enough to handle, remove from aluminum foil and set aside.
6
In a nonstick 10-inch saucepan, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium-high heat.
7
Add onions and saute until translucent, about 1 1/2 minutes.
8
Add spinach and nutmeg and saute for 1 minute.
9
Add chicken broth and bring to simmer; simmer for 1 minute.
10
Pour mixture into a food processor, and then squeeze the garlic cloves from the head of roasted garlic, discarding the skin.
11
Add all remaining ingredients.
12
Pulse until creamy.
13
Serve warm.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head garlic, top end cut off, 1 spray olive oil cooking spray, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 large sweet onion, sliced (recommended: Vidalia), and more.

Yes, Creamed Spinach falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamed Spinach

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