CREAMED SPINACH - LIGHTENED UP

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A creamy blend of spinach, shallots, parmesan cheese, and Boursin Light makes a rich and flavorful side dish. A low fat version of a steakhouse favorite.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tsp butter
1/2 cup shallots, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp flour
1 1/2 cups fat free milk
2 tbsp parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp fresh pepper
salt to taste
16 oz bag frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained of all moisture

Steps:

  • In a large saute pan, melt butter. Add shallots and garlic and cook on medium about 5 minutes.Add flour to shallots, mix well and cook one more minute.Reduce heat to low and slowly add milk, whisking well.Add parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt and pepper and mix well.Add boursin light and mix with until smooth.Add spinach and combine well with sauce, cook one minute, until heated through. Adjust salt and pepper if necessary.

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