CREAMED SPINACH

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Creamed spinach is a favorite with Austrians, and is often served in fine restaurants. It is often made with beef broth when served with beef, and with milk when served with pork or chicken. JAP does not offer Austian or Western Europe as a region, so I chose German.

Provided by Lynette !

Categories     Vegetables

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb fresh spinach (12 cups)
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1/3 c onion, finely chopped
3 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp all purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1 dash(es) black pepper
3/4 c beef broth or milk
1/2 c sour cream
2 Tbsp fresh parsley, snipped

Steps:

  • 1. Thoroughly wash the fresh spinach. Cut the stems into 1 inch pieces and tear the leaves into bite-size pieces.
  • 2. In a large covered saucepan, cook the spinach in the lemon juice for 3 to 4 minutes; drain well.
  • 3. In a saucepan, cook the finely chopped onion in hot butter until tender but not browned. Stir in the flour, salt, nutmeg, and pepper. Add the beef broth or milk all at once. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 1 minute more. Stir in the drained spinach, sour cream, and parsley; heat through but do not boil.

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