“This fabulous keto creamed spinach is perfect alongside a juicy rib-eye. It serves two people, so double up the ingredients to feed more. I gently cook shallots and garlic for added flavour then add the spinach. It takes some patience and constant stirring, but the results are crazy-amazing!” – Monya
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Spinach is a highly nutritious vegetable that offers a wide range of health benefits due to its rich nutrient content.
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It is a good source of essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, C and K, as well as folate, iron, calcium, magnesium, and potassium. These nutrients play crucial roles in various bodily functions. These include maintaining healthy bones, regulating blood pressure, and supporting immune function.
Spinach is packed with antioxidants like lutein, zeaxanthin, and beta-carotene. These helps protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. It can also reduce the risk of chronic diseases, including age-related macular degeneration and certain cancers.
The high levels of potassium and magnesium present can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease. Additionally, the folate in spinach contributes to the reduction of homocysteine levels.
It is important to note that to maintain ketosis, it’s essential to track carbohydrate intake and ensure it aligns with your daily macro goals. Consulting with a healthcare professional is advised before making significant dietary changes. Scroll to the bottom to see the full macros and allergens for this Keto Creamed Spinach, as well as all the Side dishes on Fats of Life®.
Keto Creamed Spinach
Per serving
Ingredients
- 1 TB unsalted butter
- 2 shallots, peeled and finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
- 250 g (8.8 oz) baby spinach
- salt and white pepper
- 60 g (2.1 oz) double cream
- 40 g (1.4 oz) sour cream
- pink Himalayan salt
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large non-stick pan and cook the shallots over a low heat for 4-5 minutes until softened. Do not allow them to colour.
- Add the garlic and continue to cook over the low heat until the shallots start to slowly darken and gently caramelise. Be patient with this, it can take up to 10 minutes of gentle cooking. (Garlic burns easily and turns bitter, this is why we cook the shallots first).
- Add the spinach and stir continuously until the spinach wilts. (Depending on the size of your pan, you may have to add the spinach in two batches. Once the first batch wilts, you will have space for the second batch.)
- Continue to stir, increasing the heat slightly and continue to cook the spinach until it darkens and has completely cooked through.
- There should be no liquid at all, any moisture released from the spinach must be cooked away. In total, you should be spending about 7-8 minutes cooking the spinach down.
- Use your wooden spoon or silicon spatula to 'chop' the soft spinach while its in the pan. Season the mixture with salt and white pepper.
- Add the cream and sour cream. Over a low heat, gently warm the creams through, stirring well to coat and combine. Serve seasoned with pink Himalayan salt.
If you can't be bothered cooking down the shallots and garlic, I have also made this dish using only 1/2 tsp garlic powder and 1/2 tsp onion powder along with the butter and spinach. It will take you much quicker with similar results. * A new-and-improved version of this delicious recipe features in my cookbook KETO KITCHEN.
My name is Monya Kilian Palmer. If you loved this recipe, please follow and tag me @mkilianpalmer on Instagram so we can all see your lovely creations!
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Nutritional Information per servingCalories             309Kcal / 1293kJ
Fat                 31g
Carbohydrates        2.6g
Protein              4.8g
Allergens
Milk
Eggs (may be found in some brands of sour cream - check label)
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Disclaimer: The nutritional analysis, macro and allergen breakdown of the recipes on this site have been manually and carefully calculated using the cloud-based software NUTRITICS®. NUTRITICS® is fully approved by the relevant Trading Standards organizations and is EU and FDA-compliant. The macro calculations are provided as a courtesy to you based on the author's weighing of ingredients when creating the dishes. If Erythritol (a sugar polyol) has been used in any of the recipes, it has already been manually excluded from the final carbohydrate count. The author is a chef - not a medical professional - and this website has been designed to provide you with recipe ideas to suit the low carb lifestyle you have discussed with your GP.
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Drop me a line if you have any questions or comments about this recipe. I will do my best to reply as soon as possible! Monya xxx