Keto Creamed Spinach

Total Time: 15 min = 5 min (prep), 10 min (cook)
Yields: 4 servings
Difficulty: Easy
Macros: 142 cal, 1. 8 g net carb, 13. 3 g fat, 4. 5 g protein

Original Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/p/BjNPvpFFG9m/

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Ingredients:

• 28 g butter, divided
• 2. 5 g (4 tsp) keto flour
• pinch of salt
• 80 g heavy cream
• 30 g cream cheese 
• 1 clove garlic, minced 
• 0. 5 tsp onion powder or 0. 5 Tbsp fresh onion, minced  
• 170 g (6 oz) spinach frozen or fresh spinach, chopped 
• 20 g water 
• 25 g parmesan cheese, grated

Directions:

1. On medium-low heat, make sauce by melting half the butter with keto flour and salt.
2. Slowly add heavy cream and cream cheese.
3. Increase to medium heat, and whisk until smooth. Set aside.
4. In a separate pan, sauté garlic and onions with remaining butter.
5. Add spinach and water.
6. Reduce heat, cover, and steam a few minutes until spinach is cooked to liking.
7. Stir in sauce and parmesan cheese, and coat the spinach. Serve immediately.

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Notes:
This reminded me of Boston Market’s creamed spinach. Thick and cheesy! I paired it with some meatballs.