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Low-Carb Creamed Spinach

Martina SlajerovaUpdated 6 July 2021★★★★★4.6 (270 ratings)
  • Ready in 15m
  • 3.7 g net carbs
  • 248 kcal
  • Serves 3
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Creamed spinach is the perfect low-carb side to go with pork chops, roast chicken or fish. This recipe is one of my favourite sides. I even included it as part of a complete meal in my upcoming Beginner's KetoDiet Cookbook that will be out in April 2018 and is available to preorder!

Spinach is not just low in carbs — it's one of the most nutrient-dense keto foods you can have. It's a great source of vital nutrients such as magnesium, potassium and vitamin A. Also, spinach contains compounds that induce satiety and suppress hunger so you will feel full for longer. Both taste wise and diet wise, this side is a win-win.

Can I Use Frozen Spinach?

Yes, you can swap fresh spinach with the same amount of frozen spinach! Simply let the spinach thaw and make sure to drain any excess water. Skip the blanching and follow the recipe from step 3.

Step-by-step

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Blanch the spinach for 30 to 60 seconds. Immediately plunge the spinach into a bowl filled with ice water.

    Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal (low-carb, keto, primal)

  2. Drain well, pat dry, and set aside.

    Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal (low-carb, keto, primal)

  3. Place the butter and mascarpone in a saucepan, and add the blanched spinach and combine.

    Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal (low-carb, keto, primal)

  4. Add salt, pepper to taste and nutmeg. Gently heat until it begins to simmer.

    Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal (low-carb, keto, primal)

  5. Then mix in the Parmesan.

    Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal (low-carb, keto, primal)

  6. Serve topped with more grated Parmesan. Optionally, you can place under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes, until crisp and lightly golden. Serve immediately or let it cool down and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

    Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal (low-carb, keto, primal)
Low-Carb Creamed Spinach

Recipe

Low-Carb Creamed Spinach

★★★★★4.6 (270 ratings)

This quick and easy creamed spinach is the perfect low-carb side to go with pork chops, roast chicken or fish.

Hands on
15m
Overall
15m
Servings
3
3.7 g
Net carbs
10.9 g
Protein
20.5 g
Fat
248
kcal
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Ingredients makes 3 servings

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Blanch the spinach for 30 to 60 seconds. Immediately plunge the spinach into a bowl filled with ice water.

  2. Drain well, pat dry, and set aside.

  3. Place the butter and mascarpone in a saucepan, and add the blanched spinach and combine.

  4. Add salt, pepper to taste and nutmeg. Gently heat until it begins to simmer.

  5. Then mix in the Parmesan.

  6. Serve topped with more grated Parmesan. Optionally, you can place under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes, until crisp and lightly golden. Serve immediately or let it cool down and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition per serving, about 100 g/ 3.5 oz

Carbs 6%Protein 18%Fat 76% of calories

Net carbs
3.7 g
Total carbs
8.2 g
Fiber
4.4 g
Sugars
1.4 g
Protein
10.9 g
Fat
20.5 g
Saturated fat
13.2 g
Calories
248 kcal
Sodium
377 mg · 16.4% RDA
Magnesium
163 mg · 40.8% RDA
Potassium
1,133 mg · 56.7% EMR
Nutrition by ingredient
Per about 100 g/ 3.5 ozNet carbsProteinFatkcal
Spinach, fresh2.9 g5.7 g0.8 g46
Butter, unsalted, grass-fed0 g0.1 g7.7 g68
Mascarpone cheese0.5 g1.5 g9.4 g94
Salt, pink Himalayan rock salt0 g0 g0 g0
Pepper, black, spices0 g0 g0 g0
Nutmeg, spices0.1 g0 g0.1 g1
Parmesan cheese0.3 g3.6 g2.6 g39
Total3.7 g10.9 g20.5 g248

Serving size about 100 g/ 3.5 oz

  • Gluten free
  • Egg free
  • Nut free
  • Nightshade free
  • Pork free
  • Avocado free
  • Coconut free
  • Fish free
  • Shellfish free
  • Beef free
  • Pescatarian
  • Vegetarian

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  1. Katie Newman★★★★★

    Absolutely delicious! I make this every week and just eat with any roast meat. It's perfect with chicken which is naturally leaner. Thank you!

  2. KEL

    Thanks for the inspiration. I made it with the cream cheese, Romano and a bit of feta. This is good stuff. Nice to cook the spinach for a change. I may throw some eggs in the remainder and pop into an almond flour shell for a quick quiche.

    1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor

      Sounds like the perfect filling for keto quiche - thanks for the tip! 😊

  3. Elizabeth Moses

    I have so enjoyed your recipes! Simple and darn nigh fool proof.
    With gratitude,
    Elizabeth

    1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor

      Thank you so much!

  4. Toni

    I'm trying to give up meat. I have 2 of your books. Can i swap the meat for quorn, will the meal still be considered keto if I do so?
    Thanks

    1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor

      Hi Toni, you can follow a keto vegetarian diet - here's more information: Vegetarian Diet and Keto - Can These Two Work Together?
      Based on the list of ingredients, I would personally avoid Quorn.

  5. Ken Moon

    where is the bread recipe the email teased me with?

    1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor

      Hi Ken, could it be this one? 😊 Keto Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Burgers I did check the links in the last email and they all seemed fine.

  6. Sean Mahan

    I'm not that into spinach, but this recipe made me curious to try it! It's hard to say no to a good low-carb meal ;)

  7. Diedre

    I love this. Next time I will put this in a Pyrex dish and broil the top.

  8. Carrie

    I can't wait to try this recipe! Just wondering--can cream cheese be used instead of mascarpone?

    1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor

      Absolutely! Full-fat cream cheese will work just fine 😊

  9. Ewelina

    I dislike prepared spinach (like it fresh in salad)...but trust your recipes so I'm willing to try it tonight (I know spinach is super healthy). Just small question: Can I cool it down and leave a portion for next day? Or similar to omelettes is better to eat it immediately?

    1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor

      Hi Ewelina, I do think that this recipe is one of the best options if you don't particularly like greens or spinach as the Parmesan & creamy mascarpone make a big difference taste wise. Yes, thank you - I did not mention storage so I'll add it. You can keep it in the fridge for 3 days. I hope you like it 😊

      1. Ewelina

        Ok, I tried it and..it was ok. (Remember I dislike spinach cooked). However, I have a strong recommendation to everyone: sprinkle it with crumbled feta. Takes spinach to next level 😊
        And one more aspect, I note everything when cooking in MyFitnessPal and maybe I used different brands (I do grocery in Aldi) but my serving came as 328kcal/5g carbs/28g fat/12g protein.It's without this feta I mentioned above.

        1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor

          Fabulous addition! My partner always says that feta goes with everything... he has a point 😊
          When it comes to the nutrition facts, it could be just different brands but it could also be mfp. This and other apps use crowdsourcing to collect their data and they are quite unreliable. Here's more about our database and what we do to prevent inaccuracies: Barcode Scanning and Food Database in the KetoDiet App

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