TRUFFLED CREAMED SPINACH

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Make this vegetarian restaurant-worthy side dish at home with creamed baby spinach leaves and white truffle oil. No reservations required.

Provided by Deborah Harroun

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 oz fresh baby spinach leaves
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon Gold Medalâ„¢ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
Dash freshly grated nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons butter
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon white truffle oil

Steps:

  • Heat large saucepan of water to boiling. Add spinach; boil 1 minute or just until wilted. Place spinach in colander; run under cold water until cool. Squeeze spinach dry; set aside.
  • In small saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Stir in flour with whisk; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens. Stir in nutmeg, salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, in large skillet, melt 1 1/2 teaspoons butter. Add onion and garlic; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened.
  • Place spinach on cutting board. With fingers, separate leaves as much as possible, then coarsely chop. Add spinach to skillet with onion and garlic. Pour white sauce over mixture; stir to combine. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  • Remove from heat; stir in truffle oil. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

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