Creamy Boursin Spinach Recipe

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Diana Rattray
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Updated 09/19/19
Creamy Boursin Spinach

Diana Rattray
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Total: 15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
120 Calories
9g Fat
7g Carbs
5g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 27%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 160mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 25mg 127%
Calcium 145mg 11%
Iron 2mg 14%
Potassium 535mg 11%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Boursin cheese makes a quick and easy sauce for fresh spinach. Make this dish for a weekend meal or special holiday dinner, and garnish with a little freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

  • 10 to 12 ounces baby spinach (rinsed)

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 1/2 cup red onion (finely chopped)

  • 1 4.4-ounce container light garlic and herbs Boursin cheese

  • 1 tablespoon nutmeg (grated)

  • 1 dash black pepper (freshly ground )

  • Parmesan cheese (grated), garnish

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. In a large saucepan, saute the onion in butter over medium heat. When onion is softened, add the rinsed spinach. Cook, stirring until spinach has wilted.

  3. Stir in the Boursin cheese, nutmeg, and pepper until cheese is melted.

  4. Serve garnished with a little shredded Parmesan.

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