Classic Creamed Spinach - Ww Points = 1

Submitted by senseicheryl

"This recipe comes from my Weight Watchers Magazine, November/December 2008. This issue has several "make ahead recipes" for easy Holiday planning. "Make 1 month ahead." 1 point for a generous 1/3 cup serving."

 

• Ready In: 17mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 6 1/3 cup servings
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 3 (9 ounce) bags Baby Spinach
• 1 1⁄4 cups reduced-fat milk, 2%
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch nutmeg

directions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.