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Espinacas a la Crema Chilean Spinach in White Sauce

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Versión en españolChilean Creamed Spinach, Espinacas a la crema

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.

You may also be interested in the recipe Chilean Pastel de Choclo (Beef Corn Pie)

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Espinacas a la Crema Chilean Spinach in White Sauce

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

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

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

  1. In a large skillet with a lid, heat the oil and sautee the onion if using for 5 minutes.
  2. 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.
    Sautéed onion and butter cube Chilean Creamed Spinachroux base
  3. 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.adding milk to the roux adding nutmeg to the roux
  4. Cook until thick, add the spinach and stir, cover to cook 2 minutes, and stir again.
    roux cookedspinach on cover pan
  5. Taste, adjust seasonings, and serve hot.
    Creamed Spinach
  • Author: Pilar Hernandez
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Side dish
  • Method: Stove cooked
  • Cuisine: Chilean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 144
  • Sugar: 4.8 g
  • Sodium: 659.6 mg
  • Fat: 9.8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10.5 g
  • Fiber: 1.1 g
  • Protein: 4.6 g

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  2. Jessica Teige

    When do you add the onions? I would think you’d start with the onions, but I can’t seem to find it in the recipe. Am I missing something?

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