Parmesan Spinach

Similar to a creamed-style spinach, but better and better for you.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1⁄2 onion, minced
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach, thawed and liquid squeezed out
• 3⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1⁄2 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add flour and stir for 1 minute; remove from heat and gradually whisk in the milk.
3. Return to a simmer until slightly thickened, 2 minutes.
4. Stir in spinach, 1/4 cup water, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, lemon peel, and nutmeg; cook until sauce is thick and spinach is tender, 10 minutes.
5. Thin with additional water, if necessary, stir in remaining Parmesan, and season with salt, if necessary.