Fresh Spinach with Lemon Nutmeg Butter
We added fresh lemon and nutmeg to these Spring greens. Serve this delicious side dish with barbecued beef, chicken or fish.
Yield: Serves 4
March 26, 2021
Fresh Spinach with Lemon Nutmeg Butter
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh spinach
- 1 tsp finely grated lemon peel
- 1/4 cup melted salted butter
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Directions
- Wash spinach and cook, without additional water, in a covered saucepan just until tender. Drain if necessary.
- Combine remaining ingredients and pour over spinach. Serve immediately.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
130 calories, 12 g fat, 3.4 g protein, 4.5 g carbohydrate, 2.6 g fibre, 182 mg sodium
Tip: Beet greens or Swiss chard may be used in place of spinach.