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Romanian Creamy Spinach

Cultural Context

Originating from Romania, this dish showcases the country's love for fresh vegetables and creamy sauces, often served as a side to complement meats. Spinach is a staple in Romanian cuisine, reflecting the agricultural traditions of the region. Today, creamy spinach is enjoyed in various forms across Eastern Europe, with each country adding its own twist to the recipe.

RomanianROside
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 kg spinach
1 garlic head
300 ml single cream
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp flour
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp oil
1 tsp crushed chilli
Salt
Ground black pepper

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheese blend

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

1

Keep 3 cloves of garlic aside, the paprika, oil and chilli.

2

Boil the spinach in water and salt for around 10 min, drain it and finely chop it.

3

In a wide pan, over low heat, melt the butter and add the finely diced garlic.

4

Fry for 1 min. And whilst mixing, add the flour and mix rigorously, to ensure it doesn’t burn or form any lumps.

5

Add the single cream, mix and add the spinach.

6

Add salt and pepper to taste and cook for 10 min.

7

In a small pan, heat the oil, fry the leftover garlic slices for a few seconds, add the paprika and chilli, fry for a few seconds and sprinkle on top of the spinach.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingmixing

Equipment Needed

wide pansmall pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Spanac cu Smântână

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