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Creamed Spinach

Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • Butter - 1 Tbsp + 2 Tbsp
  • Baby Spinach - 1 big bunch / packet about 227 gms
  • All purpose flour - 2 Tbsp
  • Yellow Onion - ½ small finely chopped
  • Garlic - 2 cloves grated
  • Salt - as per taste
  • Pepper - as per taste
  • Nutmeg Powder - ⅛ tsp
  • Milk - ½ Cup
  • Fresh Cream - ½ Cup
  • Grated parmesan cheese - 2 Tbsp

Instructions
 

  • First melt 1 Tbsp butter in a pan. Add the baby spinach to the pan and saute for 2-3 mins until the leaves are wilted and all the water has evaporated. Transfer to a plate and keep aside.

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  • In the same pan, melt 2 Tbsp butter. Add the all purpose flour, mix well and cook until it starts turning slightly golden brown in color. Add the onion, garlic and give a nice stir and cook for another 30 secs.

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  • Add the milk and mix well. Now add the cream and mix well until eveything is combined into a smooth paste without any lumps.

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  • Add the salt, pepper, nutmeg powder and give a quick stir. Cook until it thickens. If you immerse the back of the ladle into the sauce and draw a line on the ladle, the line should stay. That is the right consistency.

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  • Add the sauteed spinach to the sauce and mix well. Turn off the flame. Add the parmesan cheese and mix well.

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  • Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy warm.
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Notes | FAQ

- Adjust the quantity of all other ingredients based on the quantity of baby spinach.
- Fresh cream is purely optional. You can instead use more milk.
- You can use this as a side or dip. Adjust the consistency of the sauce according to your needs.
- Yellow onion works well for this recipe.