Paula's Spinach and Mushrooms

BakinBaby's Note:

Quick, easy and very tasty. Unfortunately not my creation ( gosh darn it), this comes from our very famous Paula Deen.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup mushroom (portobello)
• 1/2 cup leek (thinly sliced)
• 1 garlic clove (minced)
• 1/4 cup broth (chicken or vegetable)
• 1 tablespoon whipping cream (cut back on calories & use milk)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• salt
• 2 cups spinach (fresh)
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (grated)

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, melt butter and oil, add mushrooms, cook until they begin to soften ( about 3-4 min.).
2. Add leeks & garlic; cook until tender about 3 min, add broth, cream, juice & salt; cook about 2 minute.
3. Stir in spinach and lower heat, stirring frequently until spinach is wilted ( about 2 min).
4. Place in serving bowl, sprinkle with cheese and stir to combine, serve.

Reviews

[FLKeysJen]

*SO* amazing...maybe my new favorite side dish! I used shiitake mushrooms. This shrinks down so much -- this amount only serves 1-2 people.

[JackieOhNo!]

Delightful and easy! I used 8 oz. of baby portabella mushrooms, sliced and a 9 oz. package of fresh spinach. The leeks were really a special touch (I love leeks)! Because the spinach cooks down so much, I will definitely double this recipe next time. The cream sauce was delicate yet flavorful. I ended up using leftover turkey broth from Thanksgiving, which worked out fine. Thanks for sharing this keeper.

[breezermom]

Amazing! The leeks, portobello, and garlic takes this recipe over the top. I used fat free half and half and stock left from Thanksgiving turkey. I think it would be creamier with the whipping cream, but I loved it the way I made it. I halved the recipe, but actually used more spinach (I mashed it down in the measuring cup so I'd get more....I know how it disappears when you cook it!). A definite make again dish. Just sorry I didn't make this when the sun was out so the photo could do this beautiful dish justice. Thanks for sharing!