Keto Romano Creamed Spinach Recipe

Gluten Free
Quick Easy
Sides
Vegetarian
4.6/5
(2053 reviews)
Keto Romano Creamed Spinach
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Description

This creamed spinach recipe is a delightful reminder of how satisfying healthy eating can be. Present this dish alongside other offerings, and it will be a seamless addition to any meal. Struggling to encourage your children to eat their vegetables?

This recipe might just solve that problem! Tender spinach leaves meld beautifully within a rich, creamy blend of butter, garlic, and a medley of cheeses. The simple addition of freshly grated cheese transforms this into a dish that will be requested time and time again by anyone who tastes it.

This recipe is perfect for meal preparation. Simply prepare it in larger quantities and easily reheat it for a convenient mealtime side. Many holiday dishes naturally lend themselves to this style of cooking.

This recipe, with its focus on fats and protein, makes it an ideal substitute for heavier, carb-laden sides. This dish is incredibly versatile, allowing plenty of room for experimentation with new flavors. While the recipe calls for a specific cheese, parmesan also works beautifully.

Feel free to select your favorite hard cheese at the store to infuse this dish with added richness and depth. While it's best not to overpower the cheese flavor with too many additional spices, a subtle pinch of crushed red pepper or a carefully chosen dried herb can introduce intriguing new layers of flavor. Besides being a wonderful side dish, this creamed spinach can also be enjoyed as a standalone snack or appetizer.

The possibilities are endless. This creamed spinach is more than just a side dish; it's a comforting, flavorful experience that will leave you feeling satisfied and nourished. Enjoy its creamy texture and rich taste as a delightful addition to any meal, any time of year.

Preparation Time

Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
18 min
Total Time
23 min

Nutrition Information

Per 1 1/4 cup serving
C
Calories
300 Kcal

C
Carbs
6 g
Fi
Fiber
3 g
Sugar
2 g

P
Protein
7 g

C
Fats
28 g
Saturated Fats 17 g
Unsaturated Fats 8 g

Cholestrol 90 mg
Sodium 400 mg
Potassium 300 mg
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Ingredients

    1.
    Spinach
    Spinach
    4 ounce
    2.
    Unsalted Butter
    Unsalted Butter
    1 tablespoon
    3.
    Garlic
    Garlic
    1 teaspoon
    4.
    Cream Cheese
    Cream Cheese
    1 ounce
    5.
    Cream Heavy Whipping
    Cream Heavy Whipping
    3 tbsp
    6.
    Black Pepper
    Black Pepper
    ⅛ teaspoon
    7.
    Romano Cheese
    Romano Cheese
    1 tablespoon, grated

Instructions

    1.
    Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, stir in your spinach. Boil the spinach for 2-3 minutes, until the leaves turn bright green. Then, drain the water. Transfer the spinach with a pair of tongs or a slotted spoon to an ice bath. Let the leaves fully cool before continuing.
    2.
    Drain the ice bath as much as possible. The spinach will have retained a lot of excess water, but this is okay. Melt the butter with the garlic in a pan over low heat. Use your tongs again to transfer the spinach to the melted butter. Turn the heat up so the spinach gets hot and the excess water begins to evaporate. Slowly stir in the cream cheese until it has melted. Continue simmering until a thickened, pale green sauce comes together.
    3.
    Stir in the cream and black pepper. Over low heat, continually stir the creamed spinach until the sauce thickens - about 3 minutes. Take the pan off the heat. Fold in freshly grated romano cheese until it melts. Serve the creamed spinach hot with any extra garnishes at your discretion. This may include romano cheese shavings, a sprinkle of red pepper, or fresh herbs.