Side Dish: Holiday Creamed Spinach
Even people who don't like spinach will like this recipe.
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Health and fertility benefits of Holiday Creamed Spinach
Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, all of which have significant roles in reducing inflammation in the body, all of which help in the case of infertility.
Ingredients
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup ricotta cheese, whole milk
1/2 cup fluid heavy cream
1 tbsp butter
0.12 tsp nutmeg
1 clove garlic, chopped
10 oz frozen spinach, chopped
Instructions
1. In a saucepan over medium heat melt butter. Sauté garlic until it starts to get a little bit golden. Stir in cream and nutmeg.
2. Add spinach (do not drain spinach). Cook on medium heat about 5-8 minutes until spinach becomes tender.
3. Stir in both cheeses, turn down heat to medium-low and continue stirring while cooking another 2-5 minutes making sure ricotta is well melted.
4. Remove from heat, add salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
5. This recipe can be made up to 2 days ahead and tastes great even reheated.
6. Note: for low fat diets, use fat free half and half and only 1 tsp butter as substitutions.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 4
Amount Per Serving | ||
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Calories 190 | ||
Fat 16.46 | ||
Carbohydrate 4.96 | ||
Protein 7.66 |