Name: Chilean Creamed Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Chilean
Ingredients: 5 cups of spinach washed and chopped, without hard stems; 3 tablespoons of flour; 1 tablespoon of oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 1/2 cup whole milk; grated nutmeg; salt and pepper; 1/2 yellow onion, finely cubed, optional

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I have wanted to make spinach in white sauce or béchamel, and today I had the time. Something quick, easy, and delicious.
My grandmother always served them with cube french fries. This dish can be prepared all year round with fresh or frozen spinach. If you use frozen, it is better to let them throw, squeeze with your hands to discard part of the water, and chop them.

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Chilean Creamed Spinach

Author: Pilar Hernandez
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 4 1x
Category: Side dish
Method: Stove cooked
Cuisine: Chilean

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Description

In Chile, creamed spinach is made in traditional white sauce.

Ingredients

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5 cups of spinach washed and chopped, without hard stems
3 tablespoons of flour
1 tablespoon of oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 cup whole milk
grated nutmeg
salt and pepper
1/2 yellow onion, finely cubed, optional

Instructions

In a large skillet with a lid, heat the oil and sautee the onion if using for 5 minutes.
Melt the butter over medium heat, add the flour, and cook, stirring for 2-3 minutes until it is cooked and bubbling, couple of minutes.
Remove from the heat and add the milk slowly and stir with a whisk to avoid lumps, season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste.
Cook until thick, add the spinach and stir, cover to cook 2 minutes, and stir again.
Taste, adjust seasonings, and serve hot.