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Creamed Spinach with Nutmeg

The creamiest, most silkily luxurious spinach you will ever eat — wilted in butter, blanketed in cream, and fragrant with freshly grated nutmeg.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: German
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 220kcal

Ingredients

  • 800 g fresh spinach (or 500g frozen thawed)
  • 200 ml heavy cream
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • Freshly grated nutmeg (generous pinch)
  • Salt and white pepper
  • Pinch of cayenne

Instructions

  • Wilt spinach in boiling water 1 min. Drain, rinse cold, and squeeze very dry. Chop roughly.
  • Sauté onion in butter until soft, 5 min. Add garlic, cook 1 min.
  • Pour in cream. Simmer 3 min until slightly reduced.
  • Add squeezed spinach. Stir well to combine. Season generously with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  • Cook 3–5 min until cream reduces to a coating consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 220kcal | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Fiber: 3g
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