Creamed Spinach
Source of Recipe
Epicurious
Recipe Introduction
Adapted from an Epicurious recipe posted on rec.food.cooking by Sheldon. It
s good as a side dish, or served on toast as a light meal or snack. The
amount of margarine called for should not be reduced - I've tried it and it
doesn't work as well. You're making a kind of roux with it, and this amount
is needed for the quantity of flour. Also, some salt is essential to bring
out the flavours, but you can halve or quarter the stated amount if you wish
List of Ingredients
* 700g (1 1/2 lb) baby spinach, or 550g (1 1/4 lb) frozen spinach
* 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
* 2 Tbsp soya margarine
* 2 Tbsp plain flour
* 250ml (1 cup plus 2 Tbsp) soya milk
* 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
* 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
* pinch of grated nutmeg (optional)Recipe
1. If using fresh spinach, wash it, drain it, and cook it in just the water
clinging to the leaves, then cool under cold running water and chop coarsely
If using frozen spinach, just thaw it.
2. Cook the onion in a small heavy pan over moderately low heat, stirring
often, until softened. Add the flour and cook, stirring continually, for a
further two minutes. Add the milk off the heat and stir in well. Bring to a
simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring and making sure it doesn't catch
on the bottom.
3. Mix in nutritional yeast, salt and nutmeg. Add the spinach and cook, stirring, until heated through.
Serves 4-6 as a side dish
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