Gourmet Spinach
Elevate your side dish game with this decadent Gourmet Spinach recipe – a creamy, cheesy delight that turns simple spinach into a show-stopping accompaniment. Featuring fresh spinach sautéed in a luscious blend of olive oil, butter, and garlic, this recipe is infused with the warm, aromatic touch of ground nutmeg and finished with rich heavy cream and melted Parmesan cheese. Perfectly seasoned with salt and black pepper, this 25-minute dish offers a velvety texture and gourmet flavor profile that pairs beautifully with roasted meats, grilled fish, or baked pasta. Quick to prepare and irresistibly indulgent, this recipe is an elegant yet easy addition to any meal, guaranteed to impress your taste buds and dinner guests alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 150 milliliters heavy cream
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash the fresh spinach thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt. Pat dry using a clean kitchen towel or a salad spinner.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil and butter. Allow the butter to melt completely.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, making sure not to burn the garlic.
Add the spinach to the skillet in batches, stirring frequently to wilt it. Continue adding spinach until it is all wilted and reduced in volume.
Once the spinach is cooked down, pour in the heavy cream and stir to coat the spinach evenly.
Add the ground nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine and allow the mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the spinach and stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce thickens slightly.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove the skillet from heat and serve immediately as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1190 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 104.7 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.8 g | 254% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 233 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 2535 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.3 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.5 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 32.4 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1037 mg | 80% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 37 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
