Easy Creamed Spinach From Weight Watchers Recipes

CREAMED SPINACH

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, combine spinach and evaporated milk; puree until smooth.
• Transfer mixture to a medium saucepan and add minced onion and garlic powder. Set pan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Cook 5 minutes, until thick.
• Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Yields about 1/2 cup per serving.

CLASSIC CREAMED SPINACH - WW POINTS = 1

Steps:

• Spray a nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and set over medium-high heat. Add 1 bag of the spinach and cook until wilted. Drain. Repeat with the remaining 2 bags; squeeze dry.
• While the spinach cooks, whisk the milk, flour, salt and nutmeg in a medium saucepan until blended; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and cook, stirring, until thickened, 4-5 minutes. Add the spinach and cook, stirring, until hot, about 1 minute.
• If making ahead, let cool; freeze in an airtight container up to 1 month. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Cook with 2 tablespoons low-fat milk until hot.

CLASSIC CREAMED SPINACH

Steps:

• Place one bag of frozen spinach in a covered glass container. Microwave on high for 8 minutes; spoon into a colander in the sink to drain. Repeat with second bag of spinach and add to same colander; use a large serving spoon to press excess water out of spinach. Place drained spinach in a serving bowl; cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat; stir in onion and kosher salt. Cook onion, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent, about 10 minutes. Add flour, nutmeg and cayenne; stir to combine. Slowly whisk in evaporated milk; cook, whisking constantly, until thick and bubbling, about 5 to 7 minutes. Pour sauce into a blender or food processor (or use an immersion blender in the pot); blend sauce until smooth.
• Pour sauce over spinach and toss to combine; season with salt and black pepper. Yields about 3/4 cup per serving.

EASY CREAMED SPINACH FROM WEIGHT WATCHERS

Steps:

• 1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, add shallots and saute until golden (apx. 2 minutes), add scallions and saute one minute more.
• 2. Add spinach to skillet in batches, tossing mixture and adding more spinach as some of it cooks down. Cook, tossing until wilted and tender, about 2 minutes.
• 3. Remove from heat and stir in creamed cheese, just until melted, stir in salt and pepper. Serve immediately. Yields 1/2 cup er serving