Heart-Healthy Creamy Spinach
Indulge in the velvety goodness of this **Heart-Healthy Creamy Spinach**, a quick and wholesome side dish that’s both satisfying and nutritious. Made with fresh spinach, aromatic garlic, and a luscious, dairy-free sauce crafted from almond milk, cornstarch, and nutritional yeast, this recipe delivers creamy comfort without the guilt. The earthy hint of nutmeg adds a gourmet touch, while olive oil keeps the dish light and heart-friendly. Ready in just 25 minutes, this spinach recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or as a nutrient-packed addition to your favorite whole grains or lean proteins. Low in saturated fat and rich in flavor, it’s a delightful way to enjoy greens and support your healthy eating goals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped yellow onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the spinach leaves. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until it becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
In a small bowl, whisk together the almond milk and cornstarch until smooth.
Pour the almond milk mixture into the skillet with the onions and garlic. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the nutritional yeast, ground nutmeg, black pepper, and salt, mixing well to combine.
Add the spinach to the skillet in batches, stirring frequently until all the leaves are wilted and coated evenly with the creamy sauce.
Continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes until the mixture is heated through.
Taste and adjust the seasonings if necessary.
Serve hot as a side dish or over your choice of whole grains or proteins for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
499 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.0 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1478 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.3 g | ||
| Protein | 17.3 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 626 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1490 mg | 32% | |
*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.
