Light Creamed Lemon Spinach Recipe

Name: Light Creamed Lemon Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ¼ teaspoons unsalted butter; 34 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup skim milk; 13 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; ¾ teaspoon lemon zest; 2 tablespoons bottled imitation bacon bits or 2 tablespoons real bacon, pieces, plus; 2 teaspoons bottled imitation bacon bits or 2 teaspoons real bacon, pieces; 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 ¼ teaspoons unsalted butter
34 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup skim milk
13 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
¾ teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons bottled imitation bacon bits or 2 tablespoons real bacon, pieces, plus
2 teaspoons bottled imitation bacon bits or 2 teaspoons real bacon, pieces
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon grated parmesan cheese

1
Melt butter in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
2
Saute onion and garlic about 6 minutes until tender.
3
Add flour and cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
4
Gradually whisk in milk.
5
Increase heat to high and whisk 2-3 minutes, or until mixture boils and begins to thicken.
6
Reduce heat to low and stir in remaining ingredients, except cheese.
7
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8
Cook until heated through.
9
Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.

505

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ¼ teaspoons unsalted butter, 34 medium onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Light Creamed Lemon 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.

Light Creamed Lemon Spinach

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