LEAF SPINACH IN CREAM SAUCE

Leaf Spinach In Cream Sauce image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 1/4 pounds fresh spinach
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup heavy cream
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots

Steps:

Pick over the spinach and discard any tough stems and blemished leaves. Rinse the spinach well and pat or spin dry.
Heat the butter in a deep heavy skillet or casserole and add the spinach. Turn it over until it wilts. Add the cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg and toss. Cook about 1 minute and add the shallots. Cook about 30 seconds and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 182, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 664 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams