Creamed Spinach with Sour Cream

Name: Creamed Spinach with Sour Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 lbs spinach, washed well; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/3 cup minced shallot; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1/8 teaspoon sugar; 1/8 teaspoon freshly-grated nutmeg; 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted lightly

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Recipe by evelynathens

My 'middle' son won't eat anything with 'green' in it. He will eat this though. Very simple and delicious.

READY IN: 30mins

SERVES: 6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

3

lbs spinach, washed well
¹⁄₂

cup chicken broth
¹⁄₃

cup minced shallot
2

tablespoons butter
¹⁄₂

cup sour cream
1

teaspoon fresh lemon juice
¹⁄₈

teaspoon sugar
¹⁄₈

teaspoon freshly-grated nutmeg
¹⁄₄

cup sliced almonds, toasted lightly

DIRECTIONS

Cook spinach in the water clinging to the leaves, covered, over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes, or until it is wilted.
Drain spinach in a colander, refresh under cold water, and squeeze dry by handfuls.
Transfer spinach to the processor, add broth and puree mixture.
In a large skillet, cook shallot in the butter over moderately-low heat, stirring, until translucent.
Add spinach puree and sour cream.
Combine mixture well.
Stir in lemon juice, sugar, nutmeg and season to taste.
Cook mixture, stirring, until just heated through.
Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with almonds.

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