Keto Creamed Spinach (Creamy Cheesy Spinach)
This fresh, super-flavorful keto creamed spinach is rich and satisfying, yet veggie-forward. It ticks all the boxes and then some.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) butter
- 1 small yellow onion minced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 16 ounces (454 grams) baby spinach
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, at room temperature
- ½ cup (50 grams) grated parmesan cheese
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Melt butter in a 12-inch frying pan — the bigger the better since raw spinach is huuuuuge — over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened but not browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add spinach by the handful, letting it wilt just enough to make room before adding more.
- Cook, stirring almost constantly, until all spinach is wilted. If there is any liquid in the pan at this point, tip it out and discard.
- Stir in salt, nutmeg, red pepper flakes, heavy cream, cream cheese, parmesan, and pepper to taste.
- Simmer briefly to heat through, and serve.
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Notes
- Baby spinach varies greatly in how much moisture it releases when cooked. If there's liquid in the pan after sautéing the spinach, drain it off before proceeding with the recipe. You can simply tip it out of the pan, or you can transfer the cooked spinach to a colander, let it cool a bit, and then squeeze out as much moisture as you like by hand. I don't normally do this — and the baby spinach I buy doesn't seem to release much moisture — but you're welcome to take this step if you like.
- You can make this recipe in advance if you like. Cook it anytime on serving day and reheat it gently in the pan or in the microwave before serving.
- Leftovers keep well tightly sealed in the fridge for up to a week. Don't freeze them, since dairy doesn't do well in the freezer.
Nutrition
Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.8g | Protein: 5.9g | Fat: 21.4g | Fiber: 2.9g