CREAMED SPINACH AND MUSHROOMS

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This is a lighter version of creamed spinach, from Cooking Light magazine. I absolutely love creamed spinach, and I'm happy to find a lighter version. Don't forget the nutmeg...it really adds to the flavor!

Provided by Lynette !

Categories     Vegetables

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tsp canola oil, divided
8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
10 oz baby spinach, fresh
1/3 c shallots, finely chopped
2 tsp fresh garlic, minced
3/4 c 2% milk
1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
3/8 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1 dash(es) nutmeg
2 1/2 oz cream cheese, 1/3 less fat okay

Steps:

  • 1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil; swirl to coat. Add mushrooms; cook 6 minutes or until liquid evaporates. Remove mushrooms from pan.
  • 2. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add spinach; cook 1 minute or until spinach wilts. Remove from heat.
  • 3. Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil; swirl to coat. Add shallots and garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Combine milk and flour, stirring with a whisk.
  • 4. Add milk mixture, salt, pepper, and nutmeg to pan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook 3 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly. Add cheese; stir until cheese melts and the mixture is smooth.
  • 5. Add mushrooms and spinach to milk mixture, and toss gently to coat.

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