Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Creamed Spinach


Creamed Spinach
8 oz fresh spinach
2 tbsp finely chopped red onion
1 tbsp Olive oil
2 tbsp Butter, divided
½-3/4 cup half and half
Salt and pepper
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tbsp flour

In a medium skillet with higher sides, heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter. Add 1 tsp minced garlic. Add the spinach. Cover skillet and cook over high heat until steam appears. Reduce heat and simmer until wilted, 3 – 5 minutes.  Remove from pan and set aside in a bowl.  Add a tbsp. butter to the pan. Sauté finely chopped red onion for 5 – 10 minutes. Add 1 tbsp flour and cook 1 – 2 minutes. Slowly stir in WARM half and half. Stir until sauce is slightly thickened. Add salt and pepper.   Chop or cut up cooked spinach a bit. Then add to the pan. Stir together, adjust salt and pepper. Cook 3 minutes.

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