Creamed Spinach With Nutmeg And Golden Raisins

Name: Creamed Spinach With Nutmeg And Golden Raisins
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 pounds spinach, washed, large stems removed; 2 tablespoons golden raisins; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 2 cloves garlic; 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 1/4 teaspoons grated nutmeg; Salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste

By Molly O'Neill

Total Time: 30 minutes
Rating: 5(19)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

2pounds spinach, washed, large stems removed
2tablespoons golden raisins
1tablespoon unsalted butter
2cloves garlic
2teaspoons all-purpose flour
1cup heavy cream
1¼teaspoons grated nutmeg
Salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste

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Preparation

Step 1
Bring a large kettle half filled with lightly salted water to a boil. Add the spinach, pushing it down into the pot with a large spoon. Cook until the leaves are softened and turn bright green, about 1 minute. Immediately drain the spinach and plunge it into a large bowl of cold water to stop the cooking. When cool, drain well and use your hands to remove as much excess water as possible. Transfer the spinach to a cutting board and chop coarsely.
Step 2
Meanwhile, soak the raisins in ½ cup of boiling water for 10 minutes. Drain the raisins and chop them coarsely; set aside. Place a large saucepan over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Sprinkle with the flour and cook for an additional 2 minutes, being careful not to let the mixture darken. Add the cream and nutmeg and simmer for 2 minutes. Add the spinach and raisins and cook until heated through. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately as a side dish or as a complement to steamed and sliced chicken breasts.