How to Make Fast and Easy Creamed Spinach - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a delicious and quick side dish to accompany your favorite meal? Look no further than this fast and easy creamed spinach recipe. This dish is the perfect way to add some green goodness to your dinner table without spending hours in the kitchen. With just a few simple ingredients and little time, you can have a creamy and flavorful spinach dish that everyone will love.

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 (16 ounce) bags fresh spinach
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallot
  • ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons finely shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over high heat; add spinach, cover, and cook for 1 minute. Uncover and gently stir until most of the leaves are bright green and wilted, about 2 minutes.
  • Quickly drain spinach in a strainer and transfer to a plate lined with 4 or 5 paper towels. Once cool enough to handle, squeeze as much liquid from the spinach as possible. Transfer spinach to a cutting board and coarsely chop.
  • Mix cayenne pepper, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; stir in shallot and cook until just barely golden and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in seasoning mixture and pour in cream; increase heat to medium-high and simmer until the cream sauce reduces by about half, about 5 minutes. Stir in lemon zest.
  • Reduce heat to low and toss spinach with cream sauce in skillet. Cook and stir until spinach is heated through and coated, about 2 minutes. Stir in Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese until thoroughly combined.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    179 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 47mg
    • Sodium: 173mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 44mg
    • Calcium: 193mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 883mg