Zesty Vegan Creamed Spinach

Submitted by EmilyStrikesAgain

"Vegetarian Times Recipe that cuts the fat and calories from creamed spinach using vegan yogurt instead of heavy cream or butter. Vegan and gluten-free."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large shallot, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed but not drained
• 3⁄4 cup plain vegan yogurt or 3/4 cup soy yogurt
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary

directions

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook shallot 5 to 7 minutes or until golden, stirring frequently. Add spinach, and cook 5 minutes more. Remove from heat.
2. Stir yogurt, lemon zest, and rosemary into spinach mixture, and season with pepper.