Creamed Spinach

Show: Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger Episode: Treat Yourself Good

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (14)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(14)

Cook Time:
10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings, serving size: 3/4 cup

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 10 min
Total:: 20 min

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Ingredients

2 (10-ounce) packages frozen spinach, thawed
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 small shallots, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups 1 percent milk
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons fat free evaporated milk
Pinch ground nutmeg
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Squeeze all of the water from the spinach. In a large pan, heat the oil over a medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the milk and broth and cook, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes. Add the spinach and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the evaporated milk and nutmeg and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Per Serving:

Calories 130; Total Fat 4 g; (Sat Fat 1 g, Mono Fat 2 g, Poly Fat 0.5 g) ; Protein 10g Carb 17g; Fiber 4g; Cholesterol 5 mg; Sodium 170 mg

Excellent source of: Protein, Vitamin A, Riboflavin, Folate, Calcium, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium

Good source of: Fiber, Thiamin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Phosphorus, Selenium

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Leslie Oakland, AR 01-07-2010
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I ate the whole thing myself!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I halved the recipe and used FF half and half instead of milk and condense milk. I also used cornstarch to thicken (gluten... free). I also sauteed the onion/shallot in veggie spray (so no fat). It was delicious and I ate it all myself!! Read more
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Joni Arlington, VA 11-26-2009
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This is a keeper!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I was surprised to read the other reviews with not so favorable results. I made this last night and it was wonderful! I made... it with skim milk and it was still delicious. I think the key is the simmering before adding the spinach---if you don't allow the milk and broth to thicken long enough, I can understand how this might turn out watery for folks. It is also important to tightly squeeze out excess water from the spinach. I plan to make this often as it is a great way to prepare a low fat side dish that is filling, yummy and so good for you!Read more
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jennifer miami, FL 11-12-2009
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remove that pic
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

That dosent exactly look like creamed spinach.It looks like something you really dont want to eat.
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Eileen Westfield, IN 11-09-2009
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Yuck!
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

This is the worst creamed spinach I have ever eaten. It is tasteless, boring and a huge disappointment.
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stacey Port Charlotte, FL 11-01-2009
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watery
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

I love creamed spinach and have made several different light versions over the years. I was excited to try this, but... disappointed with the results. I thought it was very bland and did not eat it. The spinach was also very watery. I made this for my parents for dinner and we all agreed that the consistency was too watery. That being said, my mother really liked it and said she would eat it again. I generally like Ellie's recipe, but I was not impressed by this one.Read more
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Vanessa colorado springs, CO 09-04-2009
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good good good
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

IThis is my first recipe review, and normally I will try something and then never really worry about writing a review. I... feel compelled to let people know how much I loved this recipie! I made little changes based on the ingredients I had, but it was such a hit with my family. I used 2% condenced milk, added some parmesean cheese, and I had red onion instead of shallot. Overall it was great and I will definitely make it again!!Read more