Creamed Spinach Or Broccoli Or Chard Low Carb Recipes

DELICIOUSLY PERFECT KETO CREAMED SPINACH

Steps:

• In a medium pan, over medium heat, saute 3 tbsp butter and minced garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add spinach and allow to cook for about 5 minutes.
• In a small pot, over medium heat, melt together remaining 1 tbsp butter, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, heavy whipping cream, salt, and pepper.
• Pour cream sauce over spinach and mix together.
• Serve immediately.

BEST HEALTHY CREAMED SPINACH

Steps:

• COOK SPINACH: Cook frozen spinach in microwave as per package instructions. I add a teaspoon of water and microwave it, covered, for 3 1/2 minutes on High. Drain in strainer, squeezing out as much moisture as possible. It's ok if a little bit remains. Note 1 for using fresh spinach.
• MAKE CREAM SAUCE: Heat butter and/or oil on medium heat in a medium saucepan. Add onions and sauté gently for 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté another 30 seconds. Mix in flour to make a roux. Stir for 2 minutes until it turns pale brown. Don't let it get dark. Add any combination of milk and cream that you like to equal 1 1/2 cups/354 ml. I generally use mostly fat free or 2% milk and about 1/4 cup half and half (10%) cream. Stir until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add salt, black pepper and nutmeg (if using) to your taste.
• COMBINE: Stir in cooked well-squeezed-out chopped spinach. Add Parmesan cheese if using. If mixture is too thick, add more milk until desired consistency is reached. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve immediately. Note 3 to make ahead.

CREAMED SPINACH OR BROCCOLI OR CHARD - LOW CARB

Steps:

• Microwave spinach addording to package directions and drain the spinach well.
• Meanwhile, finely chop the onion and garlic and saute them in the oil.
• Lower the heat, add the spinach, the cream cheese and the seasonings and stir until the cream cheese melts.
• Turn the mixture into a microwaveable- or oven-proof dish and top with the parmesan cheese.
• Heat until cheese melts and serve.
• If any is left over- stir in a beaten egg and top with cheese - microwave until just firm.