Ingredients

  • 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen spinach, thawed
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 small shallots, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
  • 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups 1 percent milk
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons fat free evaporated milk
  • Pinch ground nutmeg
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • Squeeze all of the water from the spinach.
  • In a large pan, heat the oil over a medium heat.
  • Add the shallots and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
  • Add the milk and broth and cook, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the spinach and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the evaporated milk and nutmeg and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Per Serving:
  • Calories 130; Total Fat 4 g; (Sat Fat 1 g, Mono Fat 2 g, Poly Fat 0.5 g) ; Protein 10g Carb 17g; Fiber 4g; Cholesterol 5 mg; Sodium 170 mg
  • Excellent source of: Protein, Vitamin A, Riboflavin, Folate, Calcium, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium
  • Good source of: Fiber, Thiamin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Phosphorus, Selenium