Creamed Spinach with Toasted Almonds
This easy creamed spinach recipe is made with a handful of ingredients and comes together quickly. It's a great addition to any Thanksgiving or holiday table.
Servings: 8 people
Ingredients
- ¼ cup almonds walnuts or pine nuts; toasted & chopped
- 20 ounces fresh baby spinach
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1¾ cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Trim the longer stems from the spinach leaves and tear the leaves into smaller pieces.
- In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, bring butter, cream, nutmeg, salt and pepper to a low boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring often, about 15 minutes or until reduced and thickened.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and stir to incorporate.
- Add the spinach and cook, stirring often, until the spinach wilts, absorbs some of the cream mixture and the sauce further thickens.
- Sprinkle chopped, toasted nuts on top and…
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 463mg | Potassium: 474mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 7728IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 188mg | Iron: 2mg