Creamed Spinach

(from susieq10’s recipe box)

healthy version
used shallots instead of leeks

Source: Myrecipes.com

Serves 4 people

Categories: Vegetables

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fat-free milk
  • 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 cup thinly sliced leek (about 1 large)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
  • 1/4 cup (2 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black peppe

Directions

  1. Combine milk and flour, stirring well with a whisk; set aside.
  2. Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add leek and garlic; sauté 2 minutes or until tender. Add spinach, and sauté 1 minute. Stir in milk mixture; cook 1 1/2 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring occasionally. Stir in cheese, salt, and pepper, stirring until smooth; cook 1 minute.

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