Low Carb Spinach Stewed Sauce
Elevate your meals with this flavorful, nutrient-packed Low Carb Spinach Stewed Sauce, a perfect addition to your healthy eating repertoire. This recipe features fresh spinach simmered in a luscious blend of low-sugar crushed tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and onion, enriched with creamy heavy cream and vegetable broth for a velvety texture. Bursting with vibrant, wholesome ingredients and seasoned with black pepper, salt, and optional red pepper flakes for a hint of spice, this sauce is ideal for satisfying low-carb cravings. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s versatile enough to pair with grilled chicken, zucchini noodles, or cauliflower rice, making it perfect for keto, paleo, or gluten-free diets. Garnish with parmesan cheese for a savory finish that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 pieces garlic cloves
- 0.5 medium onion
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes (low-sugar or no-sugar-added)
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup vegetable broth
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Wash the spinach thoroughly and set it aside to drain.
Finely mince the garlic and dice the onion into small pieces.
Heat olive oil in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and diced onion to the skillet. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until the onions are translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
Add the spinach to the skillet a handful at a time, stirring regularly. Cook until the spinach is wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Stir well to combine, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
Reduce the heat to low and slowly stir in the heavy cream. Allow the sauce to simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Once the sauce has thickened slightly, remove it from the heat. Adjust seasoning to taste if needed.
Serve the sauce warm as a topping for grilled chicken, zucchini noodles, or cauliflower rice. Optionally, garnish with freshly grated parmesan cheese for added flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
689 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.5 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.4 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 64 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1776 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 14.1 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 324 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 993 mg | 21% | |
*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.
