Fight Over The Spoon Creamed Spinach Recipes

CREAMED SPINACH

Creamed spinach, made with the frozen chopped variety, perfectly complements the roast, and it can be made up to two days ahead.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Greens

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Steps:

Combine milk, spinach liquid and garlic in a 1-quart microwave-safe measuring cup or small bowl covered with a saucer, and microwave (or heat slowly in a medium saucepan) until very hot and steamy. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes to soften garlic.
Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour. Add hot milk mixture all at once, then whisk until smooth. Stir in spinach; cook until sauce is thick and bubbly and spinach is tender but still green, about 5 minutes. Stir in cheese, nutmeg, and a generous sprinkling of salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 16.6 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 220.7 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

Ingredients

1 ½ cups whole milk
4 (10 ounce) boxes boxes frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; reserve 1/2 cup liquid
3 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Salt and ground black pepper

ONE-POT CREAMY PASTA AND GREENS

In this recipe, frozen spinach, pasta and a whole lot of milk come together to create a satisfying pasta dish that will remind you of the best creamed spinach you've ever had. Stir the mixture often and vigorously to help the pasta release its starch and create a rich sauce. The lemon peel provides a bright citrus flavor, but you can leave it out. If you'd like a spicy version, add a dash of red-pepper flakes along with the shallot and garlic. You can also substitute different greens: Instead of frozen spinach, you can use 2 cups of chopped dark leafy greens, like chard or kale.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories dinner, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Steps:

In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and shallot, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until softened, 2 to 4 minutes.
Add the 5 cups milk, spinach, lemon peel and 2 teaspoons salt. Cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up the frozen spinach with your spoon, until the spinach is softened and the milk is just simmering, 5 to 10 minutes.
Add the pasta and cook, stirring often and vigorously, until the pasta is al dente, 20 to 25 minutes, adjusting the heat as needed to maintain a gentle simmer. If it looks dry at any point, add more milk. The mixture will continue to thicken as it sits, so it's OK if the sauce looks a little soupy.
Once the pasta is cooked, turn off the heat, discard the lemon peels, and stir in the Parmesan until melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve with more Parmesan.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 shallot, finely chopped
Kosher salt and black pepper
5 cups whole milk, plus more as needed
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach
2 wide lemon peel strips
10 ounces ditalini, orzo or pearl couscous
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving

ONE-POT SPINACH BEEF SOUP

My idea of a winning weeknight meal is this beefy soup that simmers in one big pot. Grate some Parmesan and pass the crackers. -Julie Davis, Jacksonville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Steps:

In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook beef and garlic over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles, 6-8 minutes; drain. Stir in broth, tomatoes and seasonings; bring to a boil. Stir in pasta; return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until pasta is tender, 7-9 minutes., Stir in spinach until wilted. Sprinkle servings with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 909mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cartons (32 ounces each) reduced-sodium beef broth
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with green pepper, celery and onion, undrained
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
4 cups fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
Grated Parmesan cheese

CREAMY SPINACH SOUP

This is a very delicious cream of spinach soup that can be served with a few croutons on top.

Provided by Donna L Whitaker

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Spinach Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Steps:

Place spinach, water, bouillon, onion, and garlic powder in a large pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until onion is tender.
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan and whisk in the flour until smooth. Cook for 2 minutes. Slowly stir in half-and-half; mix until smooth. Pour the cream mixture into the spinach soup, and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 78.3 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.3 g, Sodium 608.5 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

Ingredients

1 pound frozen chopped spinach, thawed
2 cups water
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
½ cup chopped onion
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups half-and-half
salt and pepper to taste