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Creamy Parmesan Spinach

Name: Creamy Parmesan Spinach
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 servings.
Ingredients: 2 packages (6 ounces each) fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons water; 2 teaspoons butter; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2/3 cup onion and garlic salad croutons, crushed

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

3 servings

This recipe, from Priscilla Gilbert of Indian Harbour Beach, Florida, combines fresh baby spinach with a delicious, creamy Parmesan cheese sauce. Crushed croutons top it off and give the side dish a wonderful crunch.

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Ingredients

2 packages (6 ounces each) fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons butter
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2/3 cup onion and garlic salad croutons, crushed

Directions

Place spinach and water in a Dutch oven; cover and cook for 3 minutes or until wilted. Drain and set aside.
In the same pan, melt butter. Stir in the cream, lemon zest, garlic and pepper flakes; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until slightly reduced. Stir in cheese and spinach; heat through. Sprinkle with croutons.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 275 calories, 23g fat (14g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 444mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.

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