Creamed Spinach

Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup minced shallot, or red onion
• 10 ounces fresh spinach, tough stems removed
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup low-fat milk
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese

Directions:

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add shallot (or onion); cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add spinach and cook, stirring, until just wilted, about 2 minutes.

Heat butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour and cook, stirring, until smooth and bubbling, about 30 seconds. Add milk, nutmeg, salt and pepper; cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 1 minute. Stir the spinach into the sauce. Sprinkle with grated cheese and serve.

Makes 2 Equal Servings

Nutritional Info Per Serving: 203 calories; 13 g fat; 23 mg cholesterol; 15 g carbs;
9 g protein; 3 g fiber; 370 mg sodium