Sarah's Spinach Side Dish

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This is a quick and flavorful way to prepare spinach during a busy weeknight. It goes great with a homestyle meal or when making something lite and healthy. Regular butter or whole milk can be substituted. I use whipped butter and low-fat milk to reduce saturated fat. Fresh spinach may be used, although I recommend frozen, but will need to be boiled until tender, finely chopped, and dried very well. Double the sauce ingredients to make a slightly creamy texture. Recipe makes 2 regular or 3 small servings. Hope you like it.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon whipped butter

  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

  • 1 pinch garlic salt

  • 1 pinch kosher salt

  • ¼ cup low-fat milk

  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

Directions

  1. Melt whipped butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; stir flour, garlic salt, and kosher salt into the melted butter until smooth.

  2. Whisk in low-fat milk, bring to a simmer, and reduce heat to low. Simmer sauce until thickened, whisking constantly, about 1 minute.

  3. Stir spinach into the sauce and heat until warmed through, 1 to 2 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

102 Calories
5g Fat
11g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 102
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 525mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 7g 13%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 224mg 17%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 547mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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