Creamed Spinach
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Creamed Spinach
Recipe by Michael Weldon
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
1 tbs Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil
1 tbs Norco unsalted butter, plus extra for finishing
2 shallots, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Coles sea salt
1 tbs Coles Plain Flour
1 cup Norco full cream milk
¼ tsp Coles nutmeg
¼ tsp Coles cayenne Pepper
½ tsp Coles black pepper
1 bag Coles baby spinach
½ cup grated parmesan, plus extra for serving
Method
Heat a pan over medium heat. Add extra virgin olive oil and butter, then cook down the diced shallots until softened. Add the garlic and sweat them off gently, seasoning with sea salt.
Once softened, return the pan to heat. Add the flour and stir well, cooking for a minute. Gradually pour in the milk while stirring continuously to create a smooth mixture.
Let the sauce thicken slightly, then add the nutmeg, cayenne, and black pepper. Whisk to combine.
Stir in the baby spinach, allowing it to wilt and absorb the creamy sauce. Grate parmesan directly into the pan, stirring through until melted and combined.
Finish with an extra grating of parmesan and a small knob of butter.
