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.

Chipotle Creamed Spinach
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

  1. 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.
  2. Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and add the cream cheese and sour cream to the skillet. Stir until melted and combined.
  4. Incorporate the minced chipotle in adobo, salt, and pepper. Mix well and allow to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
  6. 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