Indulge in a healthy twist on a classic favorite with this Creamed Spinach recipe! Made with Greek yogurt, it’s creamy, tangy, and irresistibly delicious—perfect for family dinners or special occasions.

Creamed Spinach Recipe

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons of butter or olive oil
• 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup of chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 1 large (12 oz) bag of spinach, fresh or frozen
• 1 garlic- minced
• 1/4 cup of sauteed onions (see notes)
• 2/3 cup of Greek yogurt
• sea salt & ground pepper to taste
• For heat add a pinch of chili flake powder

Method:

1. In a saucepan, melt the butter add the flour and whisk to make a roux. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and stir to combine.
2. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to simmer and add the spinach.
3. Cook until the spinach is wilted, and add in the garlic, yogurt, and seasonings. Cook for about 2 minutes, then remove from heat and serve. You can keep this creamed spinach in the refrigerator in a sealed container for up to 3 days.

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Notes: 

• I like to saute my Vidalia onions before making the roux. If you don’t have Vidalia you can use any white or yellow onions.
• If you don’t want to use chicken broth feel free to replace with vegetable broth instead.