Low Carb Creamy Spinach Sauce
Elevate your low-carb meal game with this rich and flavorful Low Carb Creamy Spinach Sauce! This recipe combines the earthy goodness of fresh spinach with the luxurious creaminess of heavy cream, cream cheese, and Parmesan. Infused with the warm aroma of sautéed garlic and subtle hints of nutmeg, this velvety sauce is bursting with comfort and gourmet flavor. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a versatile accompaniment to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or even as a decadent topping for a low-carb pasta alternative. Perfect for keto enthusiasts or anyone looking to add a nutritious, creamy side dish to their menu, this spinach sauce is sure to become a crowd-pleasing favorite in your household.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 60 grams cream cheese
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
Instructions
1. Start by washing the fresh spinach thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt.
2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
4. Add the fresh spinach to the skillet in batches, allowing each batch to wilt before adding more.
5. Once all the spinach is wilted, slowly pour in the heavy cream.
6. Stir in the cream cheese until fully melted and combined with the cream.
7. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until the cheese has melted into the sauce.
8. Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and ground nutmeg to taste.
9. Continue to cook the sauce over low heat for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
10. Remove from heat and serve the creamy spinach sauce warm, paired with your choice of grilled meat or vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1502 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 138.8 g | 178% | |
| Saturated Fat | 83.0 g | 415% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 416 mg | 139% | |
| Sodium | 2674 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.4 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 g | ||
| Protein | 31.5 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 909 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 118 mg | 3% | |
*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.
