Low Carb Creamed Spinach
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- Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
1 cup heavy cream1 cup unsweetened almond milk1 1/2 tsp. chicken bouillon granules3/4 tsp. xanthan gum1/4 cup butter3/4 tsp. garlic powder1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper1/4 tsp. coarse ground black pepper2 tsp. kosher salt2 10-oz. packages frozen spinach, thawed and drained
In a large glass measuring cup, combine the cream and almond milk with the bouillon granules and xanthan gum. Mix with an immersion blender until smooth. Set aside.
In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the seasonings and whisk well to combine. Add the milk mixture into the butter mixture, whisking until smooth. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until it thickens.
Stir in the spinach and simmer for 5 minutes or until the spinach is tender. Adjust the seasonings to taste. Sprinkle with additional nutmeg, if desired. Serve hot.
Net Carbs: 3.3
Serving Size: 3/4 cup
In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the seasonings and whisk well to combine. Add the milk mixture into the butter mixture, whisking until smooth. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until it thickens.
Stir in the spinach and simmer for 5 minutes or until the spinach is tender. Adjust the seasonings to taste. Sprinkle with additional nutmeg, if desired. Serve hot.
Net Carbs: 3.3
Serving Size: 3/4 cup
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 181.5
- Total Fat: 17.3 g
- Cholesterol: 56.3 mg
- Sodium: 594.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 5.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.1 g
- Protein: 2.6 g
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