Creamed Spinach

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This creamed spinach recipe manages to have all the creaminess kids love without relying on lots of butter or heavy cream. We particularly like it spooned atop a baked potato!

Ingredients:

  • 1 (16-ounce) package fresh baby spinach
  • 1/2 dinner roll
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 4 tablespoons plain almond milk
  1. Chop the spinach, then add to a dry skillet over medium heat and cook for about 2 minutes, or until wilted.
  2. Transfer the spinach to blender or food processor, along with the dinner roll. Process until finely chopped.
  3. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic; cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the flour, followed by the milk and the spinach mixture. Cook an additional few minutes until heated through.

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Spinach-Artichoke Dip

 

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Get your Thanksgiving off to a warm note with this creamy dip!

Ingredients:

  • 12 ounces silken tofu
  • 2 (14-ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained
  • 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 8 ounces non-dairy cream cheese
  1. Combine the tofu, artichokes, and spinach in a blender; process until smooth.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 4 minutes. Stir in the artichoke mixture and the cream cheese, cooking until the cream cheese melts.
  3. Spoon the mixture into a 2-quart baking dish and bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes.
  4. Serve with your favorite crackers!

Spinach Artichoke Dip (2)

This one was even toddler-approved!

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