Creamed Spinach

Ingredients:

• 2/3 cup low-fat cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup 1% milk
• 1 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 2 (10 oz.) bags triple-washed spinach, steamed until tender and chopped

Makes 4 Servings

1. In a food processor or blender, combine the cottage cheese, milk, Parmesan, garlic, salt and pepper; puree. Add one-fourth of the spinach; puree until smooth.
2. In a large skillet, combine the remaining spinach with the cottage cheese mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 5 minutes.

WW POINTS VALUE: 1 pt. (1/4 of spinach per serving)

 

Note: This recipe appears in the WW New Complete Cookbook. I have now come to really love spinach in or with almost anything. This version of creamed spinach is a purred mixture of cottage cheese and milk that take place of heavy cream and butter that are traditionally used in this dish. The garlic and Parmesan just make it better, as always. I really loved this side dish I had with my fried chicken because it added a bright color to the plate and it was really delicious. I highly recommend this side dish with any lean protein because it will help you fill up quickly and it's got flavor.