Chipotle Creamed Spinach
Chipotle Creamed Spinach is a rich and flavorful low-carb side dish that combines the creaminess of spinach with a smoky chipotle kick. This dish is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making it a perfect complement to your favorite Mexican meals.

20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Mexican
220 kcal
Ingredients
- Fresh spinach - 200 grams
- Cream cheese - 100 grams
- Sour cream - 50 grams
- Chipotle in adobo sauce - 1 tablespoon, minced
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1 small, diced
- Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
- Grated Parmesan cheese - 20 grams
Steps
- Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the cream cheese and sour cream to the skillet. Stir until melted and combined.
- Incorporate the minced chipotle in adobo, salt, and pepper. Mix well and allow to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Protein: 8 g
- Carbs: 6 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
- Total Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Water: 0.2 L
Health Benefits
- High in antioxidants from spinach, which can help reduce oxidative stress.
- Rich in calcium and vitamin K, promoting bone health.
Tags
MexicanLow CarbSide Dish