Creamy Spinach

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Heat 25 g of butter in a saucepan, then add 1 small onion finely chopped and cook for 5 minutes until softened.

Step 2

Add 2 tablespoons of plain flour and cook for 2 minutes, then slowly stir in 200 ml of whole milk. Once everything is incorporated, simmer gently for 5 minutes until the sauce has thickened.

Step 3

Meanwhile, place two 200 g bags of spinach in a large colander. Pour over a kettle full of boiling water until the leaves wilt (you may need to do this twice).

Step 4

Put the spinach into a clean cloth, squeeze out any excess liquid, then chop roughly.

Step 5

Stir 100 ml of cream into the sauce and heat gently, then finely grate a little fresh nutmeg over it and season well.