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🍽️ Creamy Spinach with Almonds

184 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1. Thoroughly wash the spinach in a colander.
  2. 2. Shake the spinach dry.
  3. 3. Remove all tough leaf stems.
  4. 4. Set aside a handful of fresh spinach leaves for later.
  5. 5. Place the remaining spinach in a pan.
  6. 6. Heat the pan on low heat without adding extra fat.
  7. 7. Let the spinach wilt down.
  8. 8. Pour the cream over the wilted spinach.
  9. 9. Transfer the spinach and cream mixture into a blending cup.
  10. 10. Blend the mixture smooth using a hand blender.
  11. 11. Peel the shallot.
  12. 12. Dice the shallot finely.
  13. 13. Heat oil in the pan.
  14. 14. Sauté the shallot cubes until translucent.
  15. 15. Add the pureed spinach and cream mixture to the shallots.
  16. 16. Add the reserved fresh spinach leaves.
  17. 17. Wash the lemon under hot water.
  18. 18. Dry the lemon.
  19. 19. Grate the lemon zest finely.
  20. 20. Ensure you only grate the colored zest and not the white bitter pith.
  21. 21. Season the mixture with salt.
  22. 22. Season the mixture with pepper.
  23. 23. Add a pinch of ground nutmeg.
  24. 24. Heat a second pan.
  25. 25. Roast the almonds until golden yellow.
  26. 26. Remove the almonds from the heat as soon as they are fragrant.
  27. 27. Divide the warm spinach onto plates.
  28. 28. Sprinkle the roasted almonds over the spinach.
  29. 29. Serve the dish immediately.

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