Best Easy Creamed Spinach From Weight Watchers Recipes

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Time 17m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 oz Chopped frozen spinach thawed, water squeezed out
0.5 cup(s) Fat free evaporated milk
1 tsp Dehydrated onion flakes or minced onion
0.5 tsp Garlic powder
0.125 tsp Table salt or to taste
0.125 tsp Black pepper or to taste

Steps:

In a blender or food processor, combine spinach and evaporated milk; puree until smooth.
Transfer mixture to a medium saucepan and add minced onion and garlic powder; set pan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 5 minutes; season to taste with salt and pepper. Yields about 1/2 cup per serving. (Note: For those on the Flex Plan, keep in mind that a larger 1-cup serving will have a POINTS value of 1.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20 kcal

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Provided by senseicheryl

Time 17m

Yield 6 1/3 cup servings, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Steps:

Spray a nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and set over medium-high heat. Add 1 bag of the spinach and cook until wilted. Drain. Repeat with the remaining 2 bags; squeeze dry.
While the spinach cooks, whisk the milk, flour, salt and nutmeg in a medium saucepan until blended; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and cook, stirring, until thickened, 4-5 minutes. Add the spinach and cook, stirring, until hot, about 1 minute.
If making ahead, let cool; freeze in an airtight container up to 1 month. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Cook with 2 tablespoons low-fat milk until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.4, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 4.1, Sodium 315.6, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 3.1, Protein 5.6

Classic creamed spinach image

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

32 oz Chopped frozen spinach two 16 oz bags
2 Tbsp Regular butter
1 cup(s) Uncooked onion(s) diced into bite-size pieces
1 tsp Kosher salt
2 Tbsp All-purpose flour
0.125 tsp Ground nutmeg or to taste
0.125 tsp Cayenne pepper or to taste
12 oz Low-fat evaporated milk
0.125 tsp Table salt or to taste
0.125 tsp Black pepper freshly ground, or to taste

Steps:

Place one bag of frozen spinach in a covered glass container. Microwave on high for 8 minutes; spoon into a colander in the sink to drain. Repeat with second bag of spinach and add to same colander; use a large serving spoon to press excess water out of spinach. Place drained spinach in a serving bowl; cover to keep warm.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat; stir in onion and kosher salt. Cook onion, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent, about 10 minutes. Add flour, nutmeg and cayenne; stir to combine. Slowly whisk in evaporated milk; cook, whisking constantly, until thick and bubbling, about 5 to 7 minutes. Pour sauce into a blender or food processor (or use an immersion blender in the pot); blend sauce until smooth.
Pour sauce over spinach and toss to combine; season with salt and black pepper. Yields about 3/4 cup per serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 39 kcal

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Provided by Phyllis R Pack

Categories Vegetables

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 tsp canola oil
4 Tbsp uncooked, raw shallots, chopped
3/4 c uncooked scallions, raw sliced
1/4 c low fat creamed cheese
12 oz fresh sinach
table salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste

Steps:

1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, add shallots and saute until golden (apx. 2 minutes), add scallions and saute one minute more.
2. Add spinach to skillet in batches, tossing mixture and adding more spinach as some of it cooks down. Cook, tossing until wilted and tender, about 2 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and stir in creamed cheese, just until melted, stir in salt and pepper. Serve immediately. Yields 1/2 cup er serving