Spinach Saute Recipe
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Spinach Saute

By: Larry Jamison 
"This recipe, as are most I have, was given to me by my mother, and is really simple and very tasty as a creamy citrus addition to fish or chicken."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (42)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
8 Min
Ready In:
18 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/8 cup water
  • 1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed and stemmed
  • 1/3 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 4 teaspoons lemon juice

Directions

  1. Bring the water to a boil in a skillet over medium heat. Add spinach all at once, and reduce heat slightly. Cover, and let cook for about 3 minutes, or until spinach is not quite tender.
  2. Stir in the cream cheese and lemon juice, and season with salt. Cook, stirring, until the cream cheese is melted and well blended. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 88 | Total Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 21mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2004 by HALLIEMC   view full review
Delicious! I didn't have cream cheese so I substituted 1/2 cup parmesan cheese and added 1/2...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2007 by soon2bmrsdmh   view full review
This really couldn't have been any easier to make and a great way to use up lots of extra...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2010 by What's for dinner, mom? Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Reviews were mixed in the family. Way too much lemon, 1 tsp should be plenty. Definitely...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2010 by Aspiring Chef Rita Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Loved it and so quick and easy. Made it twice this week. Love the taste of lemon in it. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2009 by Nina   view full review
This was an absolute hit with my family and guests. Everyone who ate wanted the recipe. It has...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2009 by lil_bugaboo   view full review
I had a 10 oz bag of spinach on hand and was looking for a new recipe, so I thought I'd give...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by TARALEEM   view full review
I used both fresh and frozen spinach with this recipe because I felt that I did not have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by So many recipes ...   view full review
I was looking for a quick side dish recipe that would use up a box of frozen spinach & this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2010 by kellster319   view full review
Was super quick and easy!! My husband really enjoyed it and he is not easy to please.
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2010 by Cindy   view full review
1 bunch of spinach shrinks down to nothing. Therefore, it was too much cream cheese and way...

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