Creamy Slow-Cooked Spinach

This recipe delivers incredibly flavorful and tender spinach that's perfect as a side dish. The slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld together beautifully, resulting in a creamy and comforting dish.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Total Time

1 hour 10 minutes

Calories

245 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£1.03/serving

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Mood:

Comfort Food•Light & Fresh

Ingredients

Servings

1poundFresh Spinach(Washed and thoroughly dried)

£2.00

0.5mediumYellow Onion(Finely chopped)

£0.20

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.15

0.5cupHeavy Cream

£0.75

0.3cupChicken Broth(Vegetable broth can be substituted)

£0.10

2tablespoonsButter

£0.25

0.3teaspoonNutmeg(Freshly grated is best)

£0.05

0.5teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

£0.01

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(Freshly ground, or to taste)

£0.03

0.3cupParmesan Cheese(Grated, optional for topping)

£0.60

Total Cost

£4.14

£1.03 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
2.
Melt butter in a Dutch oven or oven-safe casserole dish over medium heat.
3.
Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4.
Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5.
Add the spinach to the pot. It will seem like a lot, but it will wilt down as it cooks.
6.
Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir to combine.
7.
Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
8.
Cover the pot and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the spinach is very tender and the sauce has thickened.
9.
Remove from oven. Stir well.
10.
Optional: Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (170g)

245 kcal / 1025 kJ

Carbs

3% of RDA

Fat

20g

29% of RDA

Protein

16% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

4 g

13% of RDA

Sugar

3 g

3% of RDA

Sodium

550 mg

24% of RDA

Saturated Fat

12 g

60% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, use whole milk instead of heavy cream.

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick.

If you don't have a Dutch oven, you can use a regular casserole dish, but make sure it's oven-safe and has a tight-fitting lid (or cover tightly with foil).

If the spinach releases too much liquid during cooking, you can remove the lid for the last 15 minutes to allow some of the moisture to evaporate.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Oven-Safe Dutch Oven or Casserole Dish

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