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Vegan Creamed Spinach

A classic comfort food side dish!
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: comfort food, holiday cooking
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 234kcal
Author: Holly Gray

Ingredients

  • 15 ounces baby spinach leaves
  • 5 tablespoons vegan butter divided
  • 2 tablespoons white onion minced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup mild flavored plant milk such as oat or unsweetened almond
  • 3/4 cup vegan provolone cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup vegan Parmesan cheese
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Into a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, add the spinach leaves. Stir continuously for 3 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted. Remove the cooked spinach from the pan and set it aside. Keep the heat on.
  • To the skillet, add 2 tablespoons of butter. When the butter is melted, add the onion. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently until softened. Add the garlic and continue cooking for an additional 1 minute.
  • Add the spinach back into the pan.
  • Stir in the plant milk then add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter, stirring frequently until the butter is melted.
  • Sprinkle in the provolone and Parmesan cheeses. Continue stirring for 2 minutes, or until the cheeses are melted and the sauce is thickened. Remove from heat.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste with salt and pepper then serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 517mg | Potassium: 629mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 10727IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 228mg | Iron: 3mg
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