Creamed spinach

By: MummyPagesKitchen

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 15 mins

This smooth and creamy spinach dish goes perfectly with any kind of meat

1 kg spinach

1 large knob butter

1 heaped tbsp full-fat crème fraîche

2 tbsp olive oil

1 clove garlic, crushed

Freshly grated nutmeg

Coarse sea salt and black pepper to season

Thoroughly wash the spinach then drain in a colander.

Put the spinach in a large pan and place it over high heat. Add the butter. Be careful not to let it smoke or burn.

When it’s melted, put the spinach in the pan, a few handfuls at a time. This will cause them to sputter and sizzle, which is perfectly normal. Stir well until all the leaves have collapsed.

With a wooden spoon, press the spinach against one side of the pan to remove the excess water.

Place the spinach in a blender then add the crème fraîche, olive oil, garlic and a dash of nutmeg. Season with coarse sea salt and black pepper. Blend until you get a smooth purée. Taste and add more seasoning if necessary.

Only heat up the creamed spinach before serving.

Serves
4

Preparation Time
5 minutes

Cooking Time
15 minutes

Main ingredients
Vegetables

Recipe Type
Easy, Entertaining, Side Dish, Vegetarian

Cuisine
English

Special Info
Gluten free, Vegetarian

Level of Difficulty
Easy

This side dish goes perfectly with steak, pork or lamb chops and white fish.