Creamed Spinach

By dmg9548

Ingredients

• 3/4 tsp canola oil
• 3 Tbsp uncooked shallot(s), chopped
• 3/4 cup(s) uncooked scallion(s), sliced
• 12 oz fresh spinach, baby-variety (about 16 cups)
• 1/4 cup(s) low fat cream cheese, softened (2 oz)
• 3/4 tsp table salt, or to taste
• 1/8 tsp black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; add shallots and sauté until golden, about 2 minutes. Add scallions and sauté 1 minute more.


Add spinach to skillet in batches, tossing mixture and adding more spinach as some of it cooks down. Cook, tossing, until wilted and tender, about 2 minutes.


Remove from heat and stir in cream cheese just until melted; stir in salt and pepper. Serve immediately. Yields about 1/2 cup per serving.

Add some freshly grated nutmeg with the salt and pepper for a hint of spice.