Fast and Easy Creamed Spinach

Name: Fast and Easy Creamed Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: French, Italian, American
Ingredients: 0.25 tsp Black Pepper; 1 tbsp Butter; 1 dash Cayenne Pepper; 1 dash Ground Nutmeg; 0.75 cup Heavy Cream; 2 tsp Olive Oil; 2 tbsp Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese; 2 tbsp Shallot; 32 oz Spinach

Side Dish 🥗 French 🇫🇷Italian 🇮🇹American Low-Carb Low-Sodium Sugar-Free Diabetic-Friendly Gluten-Free Vegetarian 🥦Halal 🕌Kosher ✡️Comfort-Food Pescatarian 🐟

Fast and Easy Creamed Spinach pairs tender wilted greens with a rich, lemon-kissed cream sauce and a savory finish of Parmigiano-Reggiano. Subtle nutmeg and a touch of cayenne round out the flavor, making a velvety side perfect for weeknights or holiday tables alike.

Prep15 mins
Cook20 mins
Serves6
DifficultyEasy

1

Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over high heat; add the spinach, cover, and cook for 1 minute. Uncover and gently stir until most of the leaves turn bright green and wilt, about 2 minutes.
2

Quickly drain the spinach in a strainer and move it to a plate lined with 4 or 5 paper towels. When cool enough to handle, squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Transfer the spinach to a cutting board and coarsely chop.
3

Combine cayenne pepper, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
4

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add the shallot and cook until just barely golden and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the seasoning mixture and pour in the cream; increase heat to medium-high and simmer until the cream sauce reduces by about half, about 5 minutes. Stir in the lemon zest.
5

Reduce heat to low and toss the spinach with the cream sauce in the skillet. Cook and stir until the spinach is heated through and well coated, about 2 minutes. Stir in Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese until fully combined.
6

Serve immediately.