DINNER IN 20 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
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Step 1
Wilt the spinach in a large pot with just the water left on the leaves, for three minutes. Drain, squeeze out the water and chop.
DINNER IN 20 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
VEGETARIAN · DINNER
Creamed Spinach
Quick creamed spinach with onion, garlic and nutmeg, a classic South African Sunday-lunch side dish. Serves 4.
Total time20 min
YieldServes 4
DietVegetarian
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DifficultyEasy
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4 steps · about 20 minutes total
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Step 2
Melt the butter and fry the onion for five minutes until soft. Add the garlic and cook for one minute.
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Step 3
Stir in the flour, then add the milk gradually, stirring, and simmer for two minutes until thick.
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Step 4
Stir in the spinach, nutmeg and cheese, season with salt and pepper, and heat through.
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Cooking notes
Squeeze the cooked spinach well or the sauce turns watery.
Swiss chard, sold as spinach in many South African shops, works perfectly.
Add a pinch of chilli for a little heat.
Good to know
Yes. Thaw 400 g frozen spinach, squeeze out the water and add it in step 4.
Roast chicken, steak, pap and wors, or a Sunday roast.
Yes. Simmer 150 ml cream instead of the milk and flour until it thickens.
About this recipe
Creamed spinach is a favourite side dish at South African Sunday lunches and braais. It takes 20 minutes and works with spinach or Swiss chard.
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