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Keto Creamed Spinach Recipe
This nutrition packed keto creamed spinach recipe makes for a great keto side dish full of healthy fats, an amazing rich taste and creamy cheesy flavor. It is naturally thickened without high carb flours, so equally perfect for paleo, low carb, gluten and grain free dieters.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 467 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon grass fed butter divided,
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 teaspoon sea salt plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 3 12 oz bags frozen spinach
- 1 pint heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 6 oz grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
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Place a cast iron skillet (or oven safe skillet) over medium heat and melt half the butter.
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Add the onion to the pan and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
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Sauté the onion until translucent and add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then remove the pan from the heat.
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In another large frying pan, add the rest of the butter, when the pan is hot add the spinach, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and sauté.
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When the spinach is thawed and warm transfer it to a strainer.
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Place the strainer over a towel or in the sink and squeeze out the water with hands or the back of a spoon.
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Put the spinach into the cast iron over medium heat and add the cream and cayenne until the cream starts to bubble.
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Add half the cheese and stir until well combined.
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Adjust salt to taste and remove from heat.
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Place the rest of the cheese over the top of the spinach mixture, evenly.
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Turn on the oven to broil and place the cast iron inside for 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
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Serve and enjoy.
Recipe Notes
Net Carbs: 6.9 g
Nutrition facts based on 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts
Keto Creamed Spinach Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 467
Calories from Fat 383
% Daily Value*
Fat 42.6g66%
Potassium 1035mg30%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 4.1g17%
Sugar 1.2g1%
Protein 15.9g32%
Calcium 370mg37%
Iron 4.7mg26%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.