Ingredients
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2 teaspoons olive oil
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2 (16 ounce) bags fresh spinach
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1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
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1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1 tablespoon butter
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2 tablespoons minced shallot
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¾ cup heavy whipping cream
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1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
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2 tablespoons finely shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (Optional)
Directions
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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.
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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.
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Mix cayenne pepper, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
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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.
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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.
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Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
179 | Calories |
16g | Fat |
7g | Carbs |
6g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 179 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 16g | 20% |
Saturated Fat 9g | 44% |
Cholesterol 47mg | 16% |
Sodium 173mg | 8% |
Total Carbohydrate 7g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% |
Total Sugars 1g | |
Protein 6g | 11% |
Vitamin C 44mg | 48% |
Calcium 193mg | 15% |
Iron 4mg | 23% |
Potassium 883mg | 19% |
* 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.