Creamed Spinach

By angelahon

Creamed Spinach

Ingredients

• 2 10 -ounce packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed
• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 small shallots, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
• 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups low-fat (1%) milk
• 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons evaporated milk
• Pinch of ground nutmeg
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Squeeze all of the water from the spinach. In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the flour to the pan and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the low-fat milk and broth and cook, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook 2 minutes.

Add the spinach and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the evaporated milk and nutmeg, and season with salt and pepper.