CREAMED SPINACH OR BROCCOLI OR CHARD - LOW CARB

Creamed Spinach or Broccoli or Chard - Low Carb image

Provided by One Happy Woman

Time 17m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (7 ounce) boxes broccoli or 2 (7 ounce) boxes one bunch chard leaves, stems chopped and cooked with the leaves
1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese (more or less, depending on how creamy you like your vegetables)
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 onion
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
salt
3 dashes fresh nutmeg (3 gratings)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

Microwave spinach addording to package directions and drain the spinach well.
Meanwhile, finely chop the onion and garlic and saute them in the oil.
Lower the heat, add the spinach, the cream cheese and the seasonings and stir until the cream cheese melts.
Turn the mixture into a microwaveable- or oven-proof dish and top with the parmesan cheese.
Heat until cheese melts and serve.
If any is left over- stir in a beaten egg and top with cheese - microwave until just firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.6, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 50.4, Sodium 453.6, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 1.7, Protein 15