Creamed spinach

Serves: 4

Time to make: 10 mins

Ingredients

4 bunches fresh spinach, trimmed, chopped

⅔ cup (150g) reduced-fat ricotta cheese

¼ cup skim milk

1 egg yolk

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Instructions

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1 Steam or microwave spinach for 2 minutes until just tender. Drain, cool slightly and squeeze out all the water. Chop roughly.

2 Combine ricotta, milk and egg yolk in a small saucepan and whisk until smooth. Cook over a medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring, or until mixture just begins to bubble. Stir in spinach and heat through.

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370kJ (90cal)
12g total fat
7g sat fat
210mg sodium

Serving suggestion

Serve with grilled lean lamb steaks or chicken breast and potatoes.

Variations

Try replacing fresh spinach with a 450g packet of frozen spinach.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 55 cal

Kilojoules 230 kJ

Protein 6 g

Total fat 2 g

Saturated fat 1 g

Carbohydrates 5 g

Sugar 3 g

Dietary fibre 2 g

Sodium 220 mg

Calcium 180 mg

Iron 1 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.