Creamed Spinach

Servings: 2 | Serving size: about 1 cup

Cooking Time: 15 Minutes

This recipe can easily be multiplied and makes OK leftovers. Reheat gently.

Ingredients

• 1 10-ounce package frozen spinach (thawed)
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 small onion (diced)
• 1/4 cup 2% milk
• 1 ounce reduced fat cream cheese (cut into small chunks for easier melting)
• 1/8 tsp salt
• fresh ground black pepper to taste
• 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg

Place the spinach in a strainer and press with a rubber spatula or spoon until all excess water is removed.

Place the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook about 5 minutes until softened.

Add the spinach and cook for about 2 minutes. Add the milk, cream cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg.

Cook until the cheese is melted and well blended into the spinach. Serve.