Creamed Spinach With Nutmeg And Golden Raisins

Ingredients

• 2 pounds spinach, washed, large stems removed
• 2 tablespoons golden raisins
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 ¼ teaspoons grated nutmeg
• Salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    307 calories; 26 grams fat; 15 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 7 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 15 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams dietary fiber; 5 grams sugars; 8 grams protein; 89 milligrams cholesterol; 203 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 servings

Preparation

1. Bring a large kettle half filled with lightly salted water to a boil. Add the spinach, pushing it down into the pot with a large spoon. Cook until the leaves are softened and turn bright green, about 1 minute. Immediately drain the spinach and plunge it into a large bowl of cold water to stop the cooking. When cool, drain well and use your hands to remove as much excess water as possible. Transfer the spinach to a cutting board and chop coarsely.
2. Meanwhile, soak the raisins in 1/2 cup of boiling water for 10 minutes. Drain the raisins and chop them coarsely; set aside. Place a large saucepan over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Sprinkle with the flour and cook for an additional 2 minutes, being careful not to let the mixture darken. Add the cream and nutmeg and simmer for 2 minutes. Add the spinach and raisins and cook until heated through. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately as a side dish or as a complement to steamed and sliced chicken breasts.

30 minutes