Make a delicious Cream of Spinach with this simple and easy-to-make recipe. A perfect recipe for your lunch and dinner.
Cream of Spinach
Preparation time
20
minutes
Cooking time
10
minutes
Follow the step-by-step instructions to make your Cream of Spinach. Use the ingredients below:
Ingredients
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500g fresh spinach (washed and chopped)
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1 medium onion (chopped)
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2 cloves of garlic (minced)
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2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
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2 tablespoons of wheat flour
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500ml vegetable stock or water
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200ml of cream
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Grated nutmeg (optional)
Preparation mode
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter or heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pan and sauté until soft and lightly browned.
- Add the chopped spinach to the pan and stir until it begins to wilt.
- Sprinkle the wheat flour over the spinach and stir well to combine.
- Gradually pour the vegetable broth or water into the pan, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is completely cooked and the cream has thickened.
- Reduce the heat and add the cream to the mixture, stirring well to incorporate.
- Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste.
- Let the creamed spinach heat for a few more minutes, but do not let it boil.
- Remove from heat and serve hot.
Source: https://cidadeolimpica.com.br/creme-de-espinafre-2/
