German Style Creamed Spinach (Rahmspinat)
This German Style creamed spinach (Rahmspinat) recipe is quick and easy. The perfect side dish recipe for fried eggs and potatoes.
Servings 4 people
Calories 218kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb frozen spinach
- 1 onion
- ½ garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon flour
- ¼ cups milk
- ¾ cups whipping cream
- nutmeg
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the frozen spinach in a large bowl and pour boiling water over it. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to defrost. Alternatively, you can defrost the spinach in the microwave using the defrost setting.1 lb frozen spinach
- Peel and finely chop the onion and half of a garlic clove.1 onion, ½ garlic clove
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté for about 3–4 minutes until the onions turn soft and translucent.1 tablespoon flour
- Sprinkle the flour over the onions and garlic, and cook for another minute before deglazing with the milk.¼ cups milk
- Add the defrosted spinach and whipping cream. Bring to a gentle boil for 2–3 minutes. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper (adjust to taste as needed).¾ cups whipping cream, nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste
- If desired, use an immersion blender to purée the spinach before serving.
- This dish pairs well with boiled potatoes and scrambled or fried eggs. You can also serve it with fish fingers or as a side dish with roasted meats.
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Nutrition
Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 542mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 15349IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 217mg | Iron: 3mg
