Spinach a la creme

5 from 1 vote

Delicious and very healthy. Either fresh or frozen

Course Side Dish, Vegetable

Cuisine Dutch

Keyword creamed spinach, spinach a la creme

Prep Time 3

Cook Time 8

Total Time 11

Servings people

Calories 95kcal

Prepare the spinach
- Wash the spinach and remove any large stems.
- Chop into smaller pieces if you want a smooth creamy consistency.
Boil the spinach
- Put the spinach in the large saucepan and add water to cover it, adding a pinch of salt.
- Bring to the boil and then boil for 4 to 6 minutes until the spinach is cooked.
Dry and Smoothen it
- Pour into the colander (or sieve) and press with the back of a spoon to remove all water.
- Optionally then put it in a food processor and blend until very smooth
Prepare the whipping cream
At the same time heat in a small saucepan the whipping cream until it has halved in quantity.
Finalise the spinach a la creme
- Remove from the heat and add the spinach.
- Stir and add the salt & pepper to taste and then add the butter.
Either eat it straight away or freeze it