BOSTON MARKET CREAMED SPINACH (Family-Friendly Healthier Version)

⏱️ 35 minutes👥 6 servings❤️ Taste: 9/10
BOSTON MARKET CREAMED SPINACH (Family-Friendly Healthier Version)

Nutrition Facts

Calories
N/A
Protein
N/Ag
Carbs
N/Ag
Fiber
N/Ag

Health Benefits

Gut Health7/10
Anti-Inflammatory8/10
Blood Sugar Control7/10

Ingredients

  • •• 2 lbs fresh spinach (or 2 10-oz packages frozen spinach, thawed and drained)
  • •• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (instead of heavy cream)
  • •• 2 tablespoons olive oil (instead of butter)
  • •• 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • •• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • •• 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour (instead of white flour)
  • •• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (instead of whole milk)
  • •• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • •• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • •• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 11. If using fresh spinach, steam until wilted. Drain well and chop.
  2. 22. Heat olive oil in large pan over medium heat.
  3. 33. Sauté onions until translucent (5-7 minutes).
  4. 44. Add garlic, cook 1 minute.
  5. 55. Sprinkle flour, stir for 1 minute.
  6. 66. Gradually add almond milk, stirring constantly until thickened.
  7. 77. Stir in Greek yogurt, Parmesan, nutmeg.
  8. 88. Add spinach, heat through.
  9. 99. Season with salt and pepper.

Smart Substitutions

• Heavy cream→Greek yogurt

Higher protein, lower fat, similar creaminess

💡 40% lower
• Butter→Olive oil

Better fats, heart-healthy

💡 No impact
• White flour→Whole wheat flour

More fiber, nutrients

💡 30% lower