Peanut Butter Creamed Spinach

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without dairy.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

Remove spinach mixture from skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.

Gradually whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream until smooth.

Add peanut butter and mix until fully incorporated.

Season with nutmeg, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Return spinach mixture to the skillet and stir to combine.

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.

Finish with a splash of lemon juice and sprinkle with parmesan cheese before serving.

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