Low Sodium Creamy Spinach
Indulge in the velvety goodness of **Low Sodium Creamy Spinach**, a healthier twist on a classic comfort food side dish. This recipe combines fresh baby spinach with a rich, garlicky cream sauce, expertly thickened with a flour-based roux and enriched by unsalted broth and heavy cream. Seasoned with a touch of nutmeg and freshly ground black pepper, this dish delivers bold flavor without relying on excess salt, making it ideal for low-sodium diets. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy recipe pairs beautifully with roasted meats, poultry, or vegetarian mains, offering a wholesome yet indulgent addition to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Fresh baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups Unsalted chicken or vegetable broth
- 0.5 cups Heavy cream
- 0.25 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoons Nutmeg
Instructions
Wash the spinach thoroughly under cold running water and drain well.
In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté it for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it brown.
Stir in the all-purpose flour and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously until it is blended well with the butter, forming a roux.
Gradually add the unsalted broth, stirring constantly to avoid any lumps. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the mixture begins to thicken.
Slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously. Continue cooking the mixture for an additional 3-4 minutes until creamy and slightly thickened.
Add the freshly ground black pepper and nutmeg, stir to combine. Adjust the seasoning if desired, but avoid adding extra salt.
Add the spinach to the skillet. Stir continuously until the spinach wilts and becomes tender, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove from heat and serve the creamy spinach warm as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
789 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.0 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.1 g | 190% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 182 mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 428 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.1 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.5 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 16.5 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 482 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 2616 mg | 56% | |
*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.
