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Creamed Spinach

by the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Creamed Spinach

YIELD Makes 4 servings
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Popeye was right! A half cup of cooked spinach has only 21 vitamin-rich calories. For those few calories, you get vitamins A and E, fiber and potassium. Best of all–spinach is fat-free!

INGREDIENTS

3	cups water
2	bags (10 ounces each) fresh spinach, washed, stemmed and chopped
2	teaspoons butter
2	tablespoons all-purpose flour
1	cup fat-free (skim) milk
2	tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/8	teaspoon white pepper
Ground nutmeg

PREPARATION:

Bring water to a boil. Add spinach. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, about 5 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Drain well; set aside.
Melt margarine in small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in flour; cook over medium-low heat 1 minute, stirring constantly. Using wire whisk, stir in milk. Bring to a boil. Cook, whisking constantly, 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture thickens. Stir in cheese and pepper.
Stir spinach into sauce; heat thoroughly. Spoon into serving bowl; sprinkle lightly with nutmeg. Garnish as desired.

This recipe appears in: Vegetable Side Dish

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Serving Size:	about 1 cup spinach
Sodium	198 mg
Protein	8 g
Fiber	11 g
Carbohydrate	11 g
Cholesterol	5 mg
Saturated Fat	1 g
Total Fat	2 g
Calories from Fat	3 %
Calories	85

DIETARY EXCHANGE:

Meat	1
Vegetable	1
Starch	2
Fat	1/2

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