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prep time
5 min
cook time
18 min
ready time
23 min
Keto Romano Creamed Spinach
This is one of those recipes that reminds you of how great the Keto diet really is. Serve the romano creamed spinach at your dinner table within the spread of dishes and everyone will be none of the wiser it’s part of your diet. Having trouble getting your kids to eat their greens? This recipe will fix that issue! Perfectly tender spinach stews in a thick, creamy mixture of butter, garlic, and cheeses. Grating from a fresh block of romano cheese will turn this into a dish that is asked for over and over again by anyone you serve it to. Include this recipe in your meal prepping. Simply make in large batches and easily reheat it in your microwave for meal time.
Eating Keto During The Holidays
The stereotype is the holidays are always a nightmare for anyone on a diet. With the Keto diet, many holiday-themed foods fit right in! This also includes comfort food or nostalgic foods. Why? Many holiday dishes are high in fats and feature protein. The side dishes that are higher in carbs are almost always optional! That’s why this romano creamed spinach recipe fits right in. You can easily sub in holiday side dishes with Keto recipes and still enjoy your favorite family meals.
There’s Room To Get Creative
This Keto side dish recipe is so simple, there’s plenty of room to improvise or play around with new flavors. If you don’t have romano cheese on hand, regular parmesan works absolutely fine. This is one of those recipes where it actually makes sense to use “the good cheese”, so have fun picking your favorite hard cheese at the grocery store to add richness in flavor! You may not want to add too many additional spices to this dish so the cheese flavor isn’t overpowered, but a pinch of crushed red pepper or a dried herb can add new depth. If you don’t want to eat the creamed spinach alone as a side, try using it as a snack! Make one of Carb Manager’s cracker or chip recipes to dip into the creamed spinach as an appetizer.
Jessica L.
Net Carbs
2.8 g
Fiber
1.3 g
Total Carbs
4.2 g
Protein
3.9 g
Fats
15.8 g
168 cals
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Ingredients
Spinach
4 ounce
Unsalted Butter
1 tablespoon
Garlic
1 teaspoon
Cream Cheese
1 ounce
Cream Heavy Whipping
3 tbsp
Black Pepper
⅛ teaspoon
Romano Cheese
1 tablespoon, grated
Recipe Steps
steps 3
23 min
Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, stir in your spinach. Boil the spinach for 2-3 minutes, until the leaves turn bright green. Then, drain the water. Transfer the spinach with a pair of tongs or a slotted spoon to an ice bath. Let the leaves fully cool before continuing.Step 2
Drain the ice bath as much as possible. The spinach will have retained a lot of excess water, but this is okay. Melt the butter with the garlic in a pan over low heat. Use your tongs again to transfer the spinach to the melted butter. Turn the heat up so the spinach gets hot and the excess water begins to evaporate. Slowly stir in the cream cheese until it has melted. Continue simmering until a thickened, pale green sauce comes together.Step 3
Stir in the cream and black pepper. Over low heat, continually stir the creamed spinach until the sauce thickens - about 3 minutes. Take the pan off the heat. Fold in freshly grated romano cheese until it melts. Serve the creamed spinach hot with any extra garnishes at your discretion. This may include romano cheese shavings, a sprinkle of red pepper, or fresh herbs.
Comments
Mcchrissy8 a year ago
I loved this!
PropitiousCauliflower369044 3 years ago
Very tasty! Questioning the amounts though as I made the recipe for 4 servings and it really yielded 2 because if how much the spinach cooks down.
Bett1946 2 years ago
I used 10 ounces spinach and 6 tablespoon each of cream cheese, heavy cream and Romano cheese for 4 servings
Livin’&Luvin’ 4 years ago
So easy and delicious! 💚
Anonymous 4 years ago
Very delicious
Anonymous 4 years ago
This was delicious