Creamed Spinach
(Side Dish)

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup fat-free milk
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
Cooking spray
1 cup thinly sliced leek (about 1 large)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
1/4 cup (2 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

Combine milk and flour, stirring well with a whisk; set aside.

Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add leek and garlic; saute 2 minutes or until tender. Add spinach, and saute 1 minute. Stir in milk mixture; cook 1 1/2 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring occasionally. Stir in cheese, salt, and pepper, stirring until smooth; cook 1 minute.

Calories: 86 (39% from fat). Fat: 3.7g (sat 2.2g, mono 1g, poly 0.3g). Protein: 5.2g. Carbohydrate: 9.4g. Fiber: 2.5g. Cholesterol: 11mg. Iron: 1.7mg. Sodium: 276mg. Calcium: 149mg.

SERVINGS: 4 (serving size: about 1/2 cup)

This lightened version of the popular steak house side dish still delivers full flavor.

Recipe from Cooking Light, NOVEMBER 2005.