Coconut Creamed Spinach

Coconut milk adds a thick and tasty richness to creamed spinach in this easy side dish recipe.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 174 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
• 1 medium shallot, minced
• 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
• 4 ounces sliced baby bella mushrooms
• 8 cups raw spinach leaves
• freshly-grated nutmeg (optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, shallot, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes.

Step 2

Gradually add spinach by handfuls, stirring until it wilts. Continue until all the spinach is in the skillet, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Gradually pour in coconut milk and vinegar and bring to a simmer. Simmer until mixture thickens, 4 to 5 minutes.

Step 4

Season with salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of freshly ground nutmeg. Serve immediately.