Linda's Spinach In Garlic Sauce Recipe

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Linda's Spinach In Garlic Sauce
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Ingredients
6
Count
Nutrition
331
Calories
Total time
35
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Slice or dice the butter into small pieces, and melt it over low heat in a NON-aluminum saucepan.
  2. It's important to avoid aluminum, because it tends to turn light-colored sauces an unappetizing gray hue.
  3. When the butter has begun to foam and bubble, vigorously mix in the flour with a wooden spoon, or wire whisk.
  4. If you want your final sauce to be white, make absolutely sure not to let the roux turn brown.
  5. If it does begin to get tinged with beige, turn down the burner, or remove the pot from the heat altogether, to let the roux cool down for a few seconds.
  6. Let cook and bubble 2-3 minutes, until the roux is smooth, and has the consistency of cake frosting.
  7. This removes the floury taste.
  8. When making a roux-based sauce, always be sure that the roux and the liquid (milk or stock) are different temperatures before you combine them.
  9. If the roux is hot, the liquid should be cold; if the roux is cold, the liquid should be hot.
  10. Combining the 2 ingredients at different temperatures allows them to heat up at a moderate rate, not too fast, and not too slow, ensuring a velvety-smooth, lump-free sauce.
  11. If you're not yet a sauce expert, try the hot liquid/cold roux approach first.
  12. That way, you can gradually add roux until the sauce is the exact thickness you like.
  13. Gradually stir in milk, and garlic powder.
  14. Bring to boil, and then reduce heat.
  15. Let simmer 3-5 minutes, or until thickened.
  16. Keep warm.
  17. Cook 3 lbs of fresh spinach in boiling water, for about 5 minutess.
  18. You don't want it to be mushy, just al dente.
  19. Strain, and put in serving dish.
  20. Pour sauce over spinach.
  21. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 330.96 Kcal (1386 kJ)
Calories from fat 161.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.9g 28%
Cholesterol 44.38mg 15%
Sodium 536.71mg 22%
Potassium 1587.07mg 34%
Total Carbs 31.06g 10%
Sugars 9.2g 37%
Dietary Fiber 5.96g 24%
Protein 14.17g 28%
Vitamin C 63.5mg 106%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 7.6mg 42%
Calcium 490.5mg 49%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 73.6 Kcal (308 kJ)
Calories from fat 35.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.98g 28%
Cholesterol 9.87mg 15%
Sodium 119.36mg 22%
Potassium 352.94mg 34%
Total Carbs 6.91g 10%
Sugars 2.05g 37%
Dietary Fiber 1.33g 24%
Protein 3.15g 28%
Vitamin C 14.1mg 106%
Iron 1.7mg 42%
Calcium 109.1mg 49%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.3
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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