Creamy Parmesan Spinach
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
YIELD: 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.
Ingredients
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2 packages (6 ounces each) fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
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2 tablespoons water
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2 teaspoons butter
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1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
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2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
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1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
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1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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2/3 cup onion and garlic salad croutons, crushed
Directions
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1.
Place spinach and water in a Dutch oven; cover and cook for 3 minutes or until wilted. Drain and set aside.
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2.
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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