Heart-Healthy Creamed Spinach
Discover the perfect balance of indulgence and wellness with this Heart-Healthy Creamed Spinach recipe! A lightened-up twist on the classic side dish, this guilt-free version features fresh, nutrient-packed spinach cooked to tender perfection and smothered in a creamy yet dairy-free sauce made from unsweetened almond milk and low-sodium vegetable broth. Nutritional yeast lends a subtle cheesy flavor while a hint of nutmeg adds a warm, comforting touch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this simple yet flavorful dish is cooked with heart-healthy olive oil and seasoned to perfection, making it the ultimate plant-based side for family dinners or holiday feasts. Whether you’re aiming to reduce saturated fats or simply trying to eat more greens, this recipe delivers a wholesome, delicious experience in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
Wash the spinach thoroughly and drain it. Remove any tough stems.
In a large pan over medium heat, add the olive oil and garlic. Sauté the garlic for about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
Add the fresh spinach to the pan in batches, stirring frequently, until the spinach is wilted. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
Once all the spinach is wilted, drain any excess liquid from the pan.
In a small bowl, whisk together the vegetable broth and cornstarch until smooth.
Add the almond milk, cornstarch mixture, and nutritional yeast to the pan with the spinach. Stir well.
Season the mixture with nutmeg, black pepper, and kosher salt. Stir to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened and creamy, about 5-6 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
Serve the creamed spinach hot as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
376 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.3 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 889 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.6 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.3 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | ||
| Protein | 19.5 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 898 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 17.4 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 431 mg | 9% | |
*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.
