Bechamel Creamed Spinach Recipe

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Bechamel Creamed Spinach
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Directions:

  1. In a small saucepan, melt the butter, add flour, and cook, stirring, until it turns a light golden color.
  2. Remove from heat, then mix in the broth and half-and-half.
  3. Return to heat and bring to a boil, stirring, until thickened.
  4. Season to taste with salt and nutmeg.
  5. Wash the spinach well, drain slightly, place in a 5- to 6-quart pan over low heat, cover, and cook in the water that clings to leaves until wilted (3-4 minutes), stirring occasionally.
  6. Drain well and chop.
  7. Combine spinach and bechamel sauce and serve.
  8. Makes 4 servings.
  9. Note: recipe has been revised since the not enough sauce review, reducing the amount of spinach by half.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 132.01 Kcal (553 kJ)
Calories from fat 84.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.42g 14%
Cholesterol 26.46mg 9%
Sodium 210.34mg 9%
Potassium 701.34mg 15%
Total Carbs 8.72g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2.38g 10%
Protein 4.77g 10%
Vitamin C 34.1mg 57%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 3.4mg 19%
Calcium 148.1mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 71.74 Kcal (300 kJ)
Calories from fat 46.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.12g 14%
Cholesterol 14.38mg 9%
Sodium 114.31mg 9%
Potassium 381.15mg 15%
Total Carbs 4.74g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g 10%
Protein 2.59g 10%
Vitamin C 18.5mg 57%
Iron 1.9mg 19%
Calcium 80.5mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.9
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

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