Creamed Lemon Spinach
Prep time: 5 min.
Cook time: 10 min.

Per Serving:
calories 109, fat 3.0g, calories from fat: 23%, protein 8.3g, cholesterol 9mg, dietary fiber 3.9g

Dietary Exchange:
milk : 0.2, vegetable : 1.5, fruit : 0.0, bread : 0.2, lean meat : 0.4, fat : 0.3, sugar : 0.0

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Ingredients:
  • 1-1/4 tsp. unsalted butter
  • 3/4 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 Tbs. all purpose flour
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 13 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 tsp. lemon zest
  • 2 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. bottled real bacon pieces
  • 1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. grated Parmesan cheese
Cooking Directions:

Melt butter in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Sauté onion and garlic about 6 minutes until tender. Add flour and cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Gradually whisk in milk. Increase heat to high and whisk 2-3 minutes, or until mixture boils and begins to thicken. Reduce heat to low and stir in remaining ingredients, except cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until heated through. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.
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