Whole30 Creamy Spinach
Elevate your side dish game with this indulgently rich and dairy-free Whole30 Creamy Spinach recipe! Perfectly tender spinach leaves are gently simmered in a luscious, full-fat coconut milk sauce infused with savory garlic, caramelized onions, and the nutty flavor of nutritional yeast for a plant-based cheesy kick. Hints of fresh lemon juice and a dash of warming nutmeg provide a bright and aromatic finish, making this dish a standout at any meal. Ready in just 25 minutes, this creamy spinach dish is Whole30-compliant, gluten-free, and paleo-friendly, making it the ideal addition to your healthy eating routine. Serve it as a comforting side dish or atop roasted veggies for a nutritious, flavorful feast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 ounces fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat)
- 2 tablespoons ghee
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 small onion
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
Wash the spinach leaves thoroughly in cold water, then drain and set aside.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Peel and finely chop the onion.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the ghee.
Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 4–5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the coconut milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Add the spinach to the skillet, handfuls at a time, stirring and allowing it to wilt before adding more. This should take about 3–4 minutes in total.
Once all the spinach is added and wilted, continue to simmer for another 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the spinach well.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if needed.
Remove from heat and serve immediately as a side dish or over a bed of roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1027 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.0 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.1 g | 345% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 1594 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.0 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.7 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.2 g | ||
| Protein | 26.8 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 536 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 21.0 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 3599 mg | 77% | |
*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.
