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Creamed Spinach

Are you lookingfor an easy but richly delicious side dish for your special dinner meals? Hereis the best recipe to prepare spinach with a rich creamy texture.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 16 mins
Total Time 26 mins
Course Side Dish, Vegetarian
Cuisine South African
Servings 4
Calories 553 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 small yellow onion chopped
  • 1 cup cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen spinach thawed and squeezed dry
  • 2-3 tbsp water
  • as required Salt and ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter in a wok over medium heat and sauté the onionfor about 6-8 minutes.
  • Add the cream cheese and heavy cream and cook for about 2-3minutes or until melted completely.
  • Stir in the spinach and water and cook for about 4-5 minutes.
  • Stir in the salt, black pepper and lemon juice and removefrom heat.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Feel free to add the seasoning of your choice.

Nutrition

Calories: 553kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 35gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 815mgPotassium: 3064mgFiber: 25gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 101062IUVitamin C: 48mgCalcium: 1170mgIron: 16mg
Keyword cream cheese, spinach
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