Creamed Spinach with Honey Glazed Pine Nuts

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Creamed Spinach with Honey Glazed Pine Nuts recipe, a rich and luxurious side dish that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Tender spinach is lightly blanched and folded into a velvety cream sauce laced with hints of garlic and nutmeg, creating an irresistible base of flavor. The crowning touch? Golden, honey-glazed pine nuts that add a delightful crunch and a subtle sweetness, perfectly balancing the savory notes of the dish. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this elegant recipe is ideal for holiday feasts, dinner parties, or whenever you're craving a restaurant-quality dish at home. Serve it warm alongside roasted meats or as part of your favorite vegetarian spread for a truly unforgettable meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams fresh spinach
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups whole milk
• 0.5 cups heavy cream
• 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
• 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 50 grams pine nuts
• 1 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoons olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and pat dry the spinach. Remove any tough stems and set aside.

Step 2

In a large pot, bring a small amount of water to boil, add the spinach, and cook for 1-2 minutes until just wilted. Drain, rinse under cold water, and squeeze out excess water. Roughly chop the spinach and set aside.

Step 3

In a medium-sized pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the mixture forms a paste (roux).

Step 5

Gradually whisk in the milk and heavy cream, making sure there are no lumps. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the mixture thickens.

Step 6

Season the cream base with nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Then, stir in the chopped spinach and cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 7

In a separate small pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and toast the pine nuts for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the honey, coating the pine nuts evenly. Remove from heat immediately to prevent the honey from burning.

Step 9

Transfer the creamed spinach to a serving dish and top with the honey-glazed pine nuts before serving warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1143.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1648.4

Total Fat 136.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 56.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18.8g
Cholesterol 256.9mg	0%
Sodium 2929.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 73.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.9g	0%
Total Sugars 36.7g
Protein 33.2g	0%

Vitamin D 161.0IU	0%
Calcium 959.8mg	0%
Iron 20.0mg	0%
Potassium 932.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 74.2%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 17.8%