Creamed spinach

Creamed spinach

What can be better than a side of creamy, nutmeg-infused spinach? Perfect to accompany any roast and especially good at Christmas

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 8

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 15 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Method

  1. Heat the butter in a saucepan, then add the onion and cook for 5 mins until softened. Stir in the flour and cook for 2 mins, then slowly start to whisk in the milk. When it has all been incorporated, gently cook for 5 mins until the sauce has thickened.
  2. Meanwhile, place the spinach in a large colander. Pour over a kettle full of boiling water until the leaves have wilted (you may have to do this twice). Place the spinach in a clean dishcloth, squeeze out any excess liquid, then roughly chop. Stir into the sauce with the cream, gently heat, then finely grate over some nutmeg and season well.
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Can be made up to two days ahead and gently reheated until piping hot.

Per serving

83 kcalories, protein 3g, carbohydrate 5g, fat 6 g, saturated fat 4g, fibre 1g, sugar 3g, salt 0.26 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, December 2009.

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  • 21 December 2012

    Jue Jue commented on this recipe

    Has anyone tried this with baked ham? Wanted to try for Boxing Day?

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  • 21 December 2012

    Jue Jue commented on this recipe

    Has anyone tried this with baked ham? Wanted to try for Boxing Day?

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    Has anyone tried this with baked ham? Wanted to try for Boxing Day?

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  • 29 December 2012

    Joy GU RMB commented on this recipe

    I am a Chinese, I also like this recipt.its quite easy and delicious!

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  • 09 January 2013

    LuLutjies commented on this recipe

    O MY!!!! Try frying muchrooms with the onions! And as soon as the dich is done and the moment you take it off the plate stir in a few pices of Feta Cheese! TO DIE FOR!!!!!!! Thanx!!!

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  • 18 January 2013

    Julia555 rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Made this last Xmas and everyone loved it. The nutmeg adds a lovely touch to the cream and spinach. (mental note: should use nutmeg more often).

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  • 09 April 2013

    Emma rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Ridiculously easy and such a great side dish. I add more nutmeg just for that extra flavour.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 8

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 15 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 25g butter
  • 1 small onion , finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp plain flour
  • 200ml full-fat milk
  • 2 x 200g bags spinach
  • 100ml single cream
  • fresh nutmeg , for grating
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Per serving

83 kcalories, protein 3g, carbohydrate 5g, fat 6 g, saturated fat 4g, fibre 1g, sugar 3g, salt 0.26 g

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