Name: Healthy Sautéed Creamed Spinach & Strawberry with Pistachios
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 8 - 10 cups fresh baby spinach leaves, (washed and dried); 2 tablespoons avocado oil, (or other light colored oil); 2 tablespoons butter; 1 large shallot, (finely minced); 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; pinch freshly grated nutmeg, (or to taste); 3 tablespoons heavy cream, (or half and half); 3 cups fresh strawberries, (quartered and halved)

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Once you taste this Healthy Sautéed Creamed Spinach & Strawberry side dish you'll be smitten with its delicious flavor and colorful appearance!

Healthy Sautée Spinach & Strawberry with Pistachios side dish recipe - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

This healthy dish of Sautéed Creamed Spinach & Strawberry with Pistachios came about one night when I was contemplating what to serve alongside some fish I was cooking for dinner.

Since I had strawberries in the fridge that I needed to use before they spoiled, I tossed some into the sautéed creamed spinach I was preparing. The completed dish tasted amazing, and turned out to be a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds!

**Please Note - The printable recipe card with detailed instructions and complete ingredient measurements for making Sautéed Creamed Spinach & Strawberries is available near the end of this post.

Once you taste this recipe for Healthy Sautéed Creamed Spinach & Strawberry you'll be smitten with the warm and delicious flavors of a dish which is typically served as a salad. - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

The ingredient list:

fresh baby spinach leaves
fresh strawberries
shallots
heavy cream
grated nutmeg
avocado (or olive) oil
butter
shelled pistachios
salt and pepper

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What are some of the health benefits of sautéed spinach?

When you eat spinach that has been heated you will absorb higher levels of vitamins E and A, fiber, zinc, calcium, iron, and protein.

What are some of the health benefits of strawberries?

Strawberries are abundant in vitamins C and B9 which promotes normal tissue growth and cell function.
Strawberries are also high in manganese and potassium which help to regulate blood pressure.

What about pistachios? Are there health benefits to pistachios as well?

You bet. Did you know...

Pistachios contain more antioxidants than most seeds and nuts. Only pecans and walnuts contain more.
Among other nuts, pistachios contain the highest content of lutein and zeaxanthin, both of which are very important antioxidants for eye health.
Pistachios have a higher ratio than any other nut of amino acids, which are the essential building blocks of protein.

For additional recipes containing spinach:

Burger with Creamy Lemon Spinach and Fried Radish Chips
Low Carb Creamed Spinach Casserole
Spinach and Butternut Squash Noodle Casserole
Spinach, Chickpea, and Red Pepper Salad
Spinach and Artichoke Squares

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A white bowl filled with Sauteed Creamed Spinach and Strawberries.

Healthy Sautéed Creamed Spinach & Strawberry with Pistachios

Renee Goerger

Once you taste this recipe for Healthy Sautéed Creamed Spinach & Strawberry you'll be smitten with the warm and delicious flavors of a dish which is typically served as a salad.

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Total Time 15 mins

Course healthy side dish, Vegetable - Side Dish

Cuisine American, heart healthy cuisine

Servings servings

Calories 207 kcal

Ingredients

▢ 8 - 10 cups fresh baby spinach leaves, washed and dried
▢ 2 tablespoons avocado oil, or other light colored oil
▢ 2 tablespoons butter
▢ 1 large shallot, finely minced
▢ 1 teaspoon salt
▢ ¼ teaspoon black pepper
▢ pinch freshly grated nutmeg, or to taste
▢ 3 tablespoons heavy cream, or half and half
▢ 3 cups fresh strawberries, quartered and halved

Instructions

In a large skillet heat the oil and butter over medium/low heat.
Add in shallot to the pan and cook, stirring for 1 - 2 minutes.
Add the spinach to the pan, stirring well. Allow the spinach to cook, stirring occasionally until it's almost completely wilted and has shrunk considerably in volume. **Note - this will happen quickly.
Add the salt, pepper, and nutmeg to the spinach. Stir well.
Add the cream to the spinach and reduce the heat to low.
Stir in the strawberries and cook on low, stirring occasionally until the strawberries are heated through and warm but not mushy. Remove from heat.
Spoon the sauteed spinach and strawberries into a serving bowl and garnish with shelled pistachios.
Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Tools and equipment;

large skillet, paring knife, chef's knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cups, microplane (for grating nutmeg).

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 207kcalCarbohydrates: 0gProtein: 0gFat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgSugar: 0gVitamin A: 0IU

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