Keto Creamy Spinach Sauce
Indulge in the velvety goodness of this Keto Creamy Spinach Sauce—a rich and flavorful delight perfect for pairing with your favorite low-carb dishes. Made with fresh spinach, heavy cream, and a luxurious blend of Parmesan and cream cheese, this sauce brings a satisfying creaminess to your plate without straying from your keto lifestyle. A hint of garlic, nutmeg, and black pepper elevates the flavor profile, while a quick prep time of just 25 minutes makes it an easy go-to for weeknight meals. Serve it over grilled chicken, roasted veggies, or cauliflower rice for a decadent, restaurant-quality meal that’s both keto-friendly and irresistibly comforting.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Fresh spinach leaves
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons Cream cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the spinach leaves.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to brown it.
Add the spinach leaves to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spinach wilts and reduces in volume.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, allowing the mixture to simmer gently.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese and cream cheese to the mixture, stirring until fully melted and incorporated into a smooth sauce.
Season with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg, adjusting to taste.
Continue to simmer the sauce for another 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove from heat and serve immediately over your favorite keto-friendly dish, such as grilled chicken or cauliflower rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1489 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.2 g | 178% | |
| Saturated Fat | 84.2 g | 421% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 412 mg | 137% | |
| Sodium | 2879 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.6 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 40.5 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1129 mg | 87% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1192 mg | 25% | |
*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.
