Low Fat Creamy Spinach Sauce
Elevate your meals with this Low Fat Creamy Spinach Sauce, a wholesome and flavorful twist on a classic favorite. Perfectly balanced with the richness of low-fat plain Greek yogurt, this sauce features the fresh, vibrant taste of spinach paired with aromatic garlic, sweet onion, and a hint of warming nutmeg. This guilt-free creamy condiment comes together in just 25 minutes and is a nutritional powerhouse, thanks to its low fat content and nutrient-packed ingredients. Smooth and velvety, it’s ideal for serving over pasta, grilled chicken, or steamed vegetables. Whether you're looking to add a healthy touch to your weeknight dinners or impress guests with a homemade sauce that feels indulgent, this recipe delivers on all fronts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams fresh spinach
- 150 grams low-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 2 pieces garlic cloves
- 1 medium onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 100 milliliters vegetable broth
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
Begin by washing the fresh spinach thoroughly to remove any dirt. Drain well.
Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and soft.
Add the spinach to the skillet and sauté for another 3-4 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
Pour in the vegetable broth, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Stir to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Remove the skillet from heat and let it cool slightly.
Transfer the spinach mixture to a blender. Add the low-fat plain Greek yogurt.
Blend the mixture until smooth, adjusting the seasoning if necessary. Add more broth if the sauce is too thick.
Return the blended sauce to the skillet, heating gently over low heat if serving immediately, or store it in a container for later use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
424 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.2 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 1702 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.5 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.0 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.9 g | ||
| Protein | 26.3 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 515 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 672 mg | 14% | |
*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.
