Creamed Spinach & Mushrooms
Trish James
Give the traditional creamed spinach a healthy makeover with this rich and creamy recipe. The addition of mushrooms also adds a great unami flavor.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Christmas, Holidays, Side Dish, Sides
Servings 4 servings
Calories 202 kcal
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1/2 medium sweet onion finely diced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 9 ounces baby spinach
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1/2 cup fat-free milk
- 3/4 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in large skillet over medium high heat; add onions and cook for 2–3 minutes, until translucent. Add mushrooms cook for 5 minutes, or until browned. Add spinach, nutmeg, salt and pepper and cook until spinach is wilted. Remove pan from heat and set aside.
Heat remaining oil over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring 1-2 minutes, or until bubbling. Slowly whisk in milk and continue to whisk until bubbling. Remove from heat. Add cheese and mix until melted.
Add cheese to vegetable mixture and mix until well combined.
Calories: 202kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 215mgPotassium: 534mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 6290IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 274mgIron: 2mg
Keyword christmas, holiday, mushrooms, side dish, sides, spinach