Low Carb Creamed Spinach
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 8
- 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
View full nutritional breakdown of Low Carb Creamed Spinach calories by ingredient
Introduction
Favorite holiday side dish Favorite holiday side dishNumber of Servings: 8
Ingredients
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1 cup heavy cream
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 1/2 tsp. chicken bouillon granules
3/4 tsp. xanthan gum
1/4 cup butter
3/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. coarse ground black pepper
2 tsp. kosher salt
2 10-oz. packages frozen spinach, thawed and drained
Directions
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