Manhattan-Style Creamed Spinach

Recipe Ingredients

1 tablespoon	15ml	Butter
1/2 tablespoon	7.5ml	Onion - chopped (small)
2		Green onions - chopped
1/2 cup	118ml	Reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup	118ml	Heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Salt
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Freshly-ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon	0.6ml	Freshly-ground nutmeg
2		Frozen leaf spinach - (10 oz ea) - thawed, squeezed dry

Recipe Instructions

In a medium skillet, melt butter over low heat. Cook onion and green onions 5 minutes, until softened. Stir in broth, cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook 15 minutes, until liquid is reduced to 2/3 cup, and is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.

Chop spinach; add to sauce and mix very well. Cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes, until very hot.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Carbohydrates: 5 grams

Net Carbs: 2 grams

Fiber: 3 grams

Protein: 3.5 grams

Fat: 9.5 grams

Calories: 114

Description:

"In New York, this is a much-requested standard steak-house side. One taste and you'll know why. Freshly ground spices (pepper, nutmeg) make a big difference in this recipe."

Source:
Atkins Cookbook at http://atkinscenter.com

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