Easy Creamed Spinach From Weight Watchers Food

CREAMED SPINACH

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, combine spinach and evaporated milk; puree until smooth.
• Transfer mixture to a medium saucepan and add minced onion and garlic powder; set pan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 5 minutes; season to taste with salt and pepper. Yields about 1/2 cup per serving. (Note: For those on the Flex Plan, keep in mind that a larger 1-cup serving will have a POINTS value of 1.)

CLASSIC CREAMED SPINACH - WW POINTS = 1

Steps:

• Spray a nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and set over medium-high heat. Add 1 bag of the spinach and cook until wilted. Drain. Repeat with the remaining 2 bags; squeeze dry.
• While the spinach cooks, whisk the milk, flour, salt and nutmeg in a medium saucepan until blended; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and cook, stirring, until thickened, 4-5 minutes. Add the spinach and cook, stirring, until hot, about 1 minute.
• If making ahead, let cool; freeze in an airtight container up to 1 month. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Cook with 2 tablespoons low-fat milk until hot.

EASY CREAMED SPINACH FROM WEIGHT WATCHERS

Steps:

• 1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, add shallots and saute until golden (apx. 2 minutes), add scallions and saute one minute more.
• 2. Add spinach to skillet in batches, tossing mixture and adding more spinach as some of it cooks down. Cook, tossing until wilted and tender, about 2 minutes.
• 3. Remove from heat and stir in creamed cheese, just until melted, stir in salt and pepper. Serve immediately. Yields 1/2 cup er serving

CLASSIC CREAMED SPINACH

Steps:

• Place one bag of frozen spinach in a covered glass container. Microwave on high for 8 minutes; spoon into a colander in the sink to drain. Repeat with second bag of spinach and add to same colander; use a large serving spoon to press excess water out of spinach. Place drained spinach in a serving bowl; cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat; stir in onion and kosher salt. Cook onion, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent, about 10 minutes. Add flour, nutmeg and cayenne; stir to combine. Slowly whisk in evaporated milk; cook, whisking constantly, until thick and bubbling, about 5 to 7 minutes. Pour sauce into a blender or food processor (or use an immersion blender in the pot); blend sauce until smooth.
• Pour sauce over spinach and toss to combine; season with salt and black pepper. Yields about 3/4 cup per serving.

EASY CREAMED SPINACH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425°F.
• Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saute pan over medium heat. Add the onions and saute until translucent, about 15 minutes.
• Add the flour and nutmeg and cook, stirring, for 2 more minutes.
• Add the milk and cook until thickened.
• Squeeze as much liquid as possible from the spinach and add the spinach to the sauce.
• Add 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese and mix well.
• Season to taste, with salt and pepper.
• Transfer the spinach to a baking dish and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan and the Gruyere.

SO SIMPLE CREAMED SPINACH

Steps:

• Prepare spinach according to package directions.
• Drain well.
• Melt margarine.
• Add mayonaise to margarine; stir to blend.
• Combine mayo/margarine with drained spinach.
• Put in ovenproof casserole dish.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Heat in 350 oven for 20-30 minutes, or in microwave on high for 2-3 minutes.