Paleo Creamed Spinach
Elevate your side-dish game with this wholesome and dairy-free Paleo Creamed Spinach! Bursting with fresh, vibrant spinach and made irresistibly creamy with rich coconut milk, this recipe swaps traditional cream for a paleo-friendly twist. Nutritional yeast lends a subtle cheesy flavor, while a hint of nutmeg adds warmth and depth. Sautéed onion and garlic bring savory notes, creating a decadent dish that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect as a nutrient-packed accompaniment to your favorite roasted meats or as a star on its own, this gluten-free, vegan, and low-carb recipe is sure to delight. Indulge in the comfort of creamed spinach—guilt-free!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 small yellow onion
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the fresh spinach thoroughly and remove any tough stems. Set aside to drain.
Finely chop the small yellow onion and mince the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet, heat the coconut oil over medium heat until melted and shimmering.
Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until it becomes translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, making sure not to burn the garlic.
Gradually add the spinach to the skillet, stirring to wilt the leaves. You may need to do this in batches, allowing each batch to wilt before adding more.
Once all the spinach is wilted, pour in the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Stir in the nutritional yeast, ground nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Continue to cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the mixture to thicken slightly.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Once the spinach is creamy and heated through, remove from heat and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
545 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.5 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.4 g | 117% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1579 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.6 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.8 g | ||
| Protein | 18.7 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 489 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 15.8 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 600 mg | 13% | |
*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.
