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Garlic Creamed Spinach

4.0

(22)

Active time: 10 min Start to finish: 10 min

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1 serving

Ingredients

1/4 cup water
5 oz baby spinach (6 cups)
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 garlic clove, lightly smashed and peeled
Scant 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring water to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, then add spinach in handfuls and cook, tossing, until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a sieve set over a bowl and press on spinach with back of a wooden spoon to remove excess liquid, then discard liquid.

    Step 2

    Add cream, garlic, nutmeg, salt, and pepper to saucepan and boil until reduced to 1 tablespoon, about 2 minutes. Discard garlic and add spinach to cream mixture, tossing until coated and heated through.

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