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Creamed Spinach
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 4
This lightened version of the popular steak house side dish still delivers full flavor.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup fat-free milk
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
cooking spray
1 cup thinly sliced leek (about 1 large)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
1/4 cup (2 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
1. Combine milk and flour, stirring well with a whisk; set aside.
2. Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add leek and garlic; sauté 2 minutes or until tender. Add spinach, and sauté 1 minute. Stir in milk mixture; cook 1 1/2 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring occasionally. Stir in cheese, salt, and pepper, stirring until smooth; cook 1 minute.
By RecipeOfHealth.com