Spinach may not be the most exciting green, but it's definitely one of the most versatile. You can use it in a simple salad, enjoy it lightly steamed, or smother it with a creamy sauce just as you could with other veggies.
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But creamed spinach is a simple side dish that isn't as decadent as the name implies. The most "sinful" ingredients are soy margarine and soy milk!
The recipe below is a fairly straightforward veganization of the classic. Let me know if you have tested any other appetizing creamed spinach recipes!
Creamed Spinach
2 Tbsp. margarine, preferably unsalted
2 medium shallots, diced
1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened liquid nondairy creamer or soy milk
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 large bunch (about 1 1/2 lbs.) spinach, rinsed and roughly chopped
•In a large sauté pan, melt the margarine over medium heat.
•Add the shallots and cook until translucent—about 3 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add the nondairy creamer or soy milk, nutmeg, salt, and pepper, then raise the heat to high and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is reduced by half—about 2 minutes.
•Add the spinach, stir, and cook until tender—around 4 to 5 minutes.
•Serve immediately.
Makes 4 servings
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Comments ( 5 )
mmm, that looks delicious!! i made vegan cream sauce w/ soy milk the other day and i couldn't stop eating it! will add spinach next time...
Posted by veggievixen | February 4, 2009 11:46 PM
Posted on February 4, 2009 23:46
i love Spinach. and i think this is Creamed Spinach. so it must very delecious.i will try it tomorrow.
Posted by dina | February 5, 2009 9:09 AM
Posted on February 5, 2009 09:09
I made this last night for dinner. I only got one little taste and my mom and sister ate the whole pan! Totally not fair, especially since this is SO GOOD!
Posted by Rebecca | February 6, 2009 5:31 PM
Posted on February 6, 2009 17:31
Hi Amy.
I used to eat creamed spinach all the time before becoming vegan and had really missed it since. Thanks for this delicious and very simple recipe. I made it the other night and it was great! I'm so happy to have rediscovered it thanks to you!
Lori
Posted by Lori | February 13, 2009 11:34 AM
Posted on February 13, 2009 11:34
This is by far the best vegan recipe I have cooked thus far. I was amazed that (rice milk & tapioca starch - gluten free) thickened just as well as real milk. I added some avocado, asparagus, rice & tofu for a full meal & it was OUT of this world! Even my mom loved it, & she doesn't like much vegan food!
Posted by Aria | February 18, 2009 4:57 AM
Posted on February 18, 2009 04:57