Once you taste this healthy Sautéed Creamed Spinach with Strawberries side dish you'll be smitten with its delicious flavor and colorful appearance!
If you have 15 minutes you can make this amazing, yet surprising, colorful side dish that's a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds!
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- For additional recipes containing spinach:
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- Sautéed Creamed Spinach and Strawberries
The ingredient list:
- fresh baby spinach leaves
- fresh strawberries
- shallots
- heavy cream
- grated nutmeg
- avocado (or olive) oil
- butter
- shelled pistachios
- salt and pepper
How this recipe came to be:
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!
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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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Sautéed Creamed Spinach and Strawberries
Equipment
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!
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Crystal Faulkner says
I just love, love this recipe!!
Renée says
I'm so glad. This makes me happy!! Thanks.
Ashley says
Love these flavors!
Renée says
Me too. Thanks, Ashley!!
Jenn says
Such a fantastic combo of ingredients and I love the pops of color! Totally craving this right now!
Renée says
Thank you, Jenn!
Nellie Tracy says
I have strawberries growing out my ears and am always looking for delicious ways to use them. This is exactly what I've been looking for!
Renée says
You're so lucky to be growing your own strawberries. I've only tried it once but the birds kept feasting before I could! LOL!! Enjoy the recipe!
Liz says
This is such a perfect dish during strawberry season! Great for a weeknight dinner or barbecue!
Renée says
Thank you. Yes! It makes a great side dish for just about everything!