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A white bowl filled with Sauteed Creamed Spinach and Strawberries.
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Sautéed Creamed Spinach and Strawberries

Once you taste this recipe for Healthy Sautéed Creamed Spinach and Strawberries you'll be smitten with the warm and delicious flavors of a dish which is typically served as a salad.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: healthy side dish, Vegetable - Side Dish
Cuisine: American, heart healthy cuisine
Diet: Low Calorie
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 221kcal

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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Notes

Store any leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 4-5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 738mg | Potassium: 954mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 13013IU | Vitamin C: 102mg | Calcium: 163mg | Iron: 4mg