EASY CREAMED SPINACH- FOOD & WINE

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Categories     Vegetable

Number Of Ingredients 9

24 ounces baby spinach
1/2 stick butter, unsalted
2 large shallots
3 cloves garlic, finely grated
2 tablespoons Cognac
1 tablespoon Pernod
1 cup Heavy cream
2 sprigs thyme
1 pinch nutmeg

Steps:

  • 1. Steam spinach in bags in microwave, 2 min. Let cool, squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
  • 2. In large skillet, cook the butter, shallots, and garlic over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent but not browned, about 5 min. Remove from head, add Cognac and Pernod. Flame. Stir in spinach, cream, and thyme. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring, until thickened, several minutes. Discard thyme sprigs. Season with nutmeg, salt, and white pepper. Transfer to a bowl and serve hot.
  • Can be made and refrigerated overnight.

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