Creamed Spinach with Red Onion and Garlic

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Homemade Creamed Spinach with red Onion and Garlic, serve in a white bowl

This dish supports balanced everyday eating with simple ingredients.
It offers steady energy while remaining light but satisfying.
Spinach brings gentle nourishment and a fresh, earthy base.
Red onion and garlic add depth and flavor without heaviness.
A simple dish that fits naturally into mindful daily routines.
Ideal for maintaining a steady plant-forward lifestyle.

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Homemade Creamed Spinach with red Onion and Garlic, serve in a white bowl
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Creamed Spinach with Red Onion and Garlic

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Creamed spinach with red onion and garlic. A simple plant-forward side dish with rich flavor and smooth texture.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 133

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/4 red onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup milk or plant-based milk
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add red onion and cook until soft.
  3. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
  5. Sprinkle flour over the mixture.
  6. Stir well to combine.
  7. Slowly add milk while stirring.
  8. Cook until the mixture thickens.
  9. Season with salt and black pepper.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 133kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 49mgPotassium: 323mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 4042IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 1mg

Notes

• Use fresh spinach for best texture
• Stir continuously when adding milk to avoid lumps
• Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra depth if desired

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