Creamed Spinach with Pearl Onions
A tasty side dish
Ingredients
- 10 oz Frozen Chopped Spinach thawed and drained
- 3 oz Frozen Pearl Onions thawed and drained
- 1 Tbsp Butter
- 1-1/2 Tbsp All Purpose Flour
- 1-3/4 cup Plain Almond Milk Regular lowfat milk can be substituted
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/8 tsp Nutmeg
Instructions
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Defrost spinach and pearl onions. Let spinach drain in a strainer, then squeeze out excess water.
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In a 10 inch saute pan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour to create a roux, then add milk. Stir with a whisk until creamy and smooth. Add seasonings, continuing to stir until mixture begins to bubble. Lower heat, continuing to stir until the sauce thickens.
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Add the drained spinach and pearl onions to the white sauce, Stir to incorporate. Cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste to adjust seasonings to your palate.
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Serve warm. Refrigerate any leftovers.
Recipe Notes
The almond milk worked fine in the white sauce and it added a nice flavor to the creamed spinach. Regular, Low-fat, or Non-fat milk can be substituted.
