The Best Creamed Spinach Recipe

Name: The Best Creamed Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup finely diced shallots; 2 cloves Oven-Roasted Garlic; 2/3 cup finely diced mushrooms, domestic or wild (if wild, use caps only); 3 tablespoons finely sliced scallions, white part only; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 5 1/2 cups coarsely chopped spinach leaves (about 6 ounces); 1 teaspoon butter; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Simple Roasted Chicken; Saddle of Lamb; Rack of lamb; Pan-roasted veal chops; Roasted Salmon

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup finely diced shallots
2 cloves Oven-Roasted Garlic
2/3 cup finely diced mushrooms, domestic or wild (if wild, use caps only)
3 tablespoons finely sliced scallions, white part only
3/4 cup heavy cream
5 1/2 cups coarsely chopped spinach leaves (about 6 ounces)
1 teaspoon butter
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Simple Roasted Chicken
Saddle of Lamb
Rack of lamb
Pan-roasted veal chops
Roasted Salmon

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In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat until almost shimmering.
2
Add the shallots and garlic and saute until soft but not colored, 1 to 2 minutes.
3
Add the mushrooms and scallions and saute 1 minute.
4
Add the cream, raise the heat slightly, and boil until slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes.
5
Add the spinach and stir until wilted.
6
Add the butter and continue to stir until the spinach is soft, 1 to 2 minutes.
7
Variation:
8
You can omit other ingredients if you want to, but keep the mushrooms and garlic!

217

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup finely diced shallots, 2 cloves Oven-Roasted Garlic, 2/3 cup finely diced mushrooms, domestic or wild (if wild, use caps only), and more.

Yes, The Best 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.

The Best Creamed Spinach

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