Ever heard the saying, “Don’t knock it until you try it?” That’s what should be a disclaimer for this recipe. It tastes great & is good for you!

Yields 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 3 c. water
• 2 – 10 oz. bags of fresh organic spinach, washed, stemmed & chopped
• 2 tsp. butter (or Ghee)
• 2 T. flour (or almond flour or coconut flour)
• 1 c. skim milk (or almond milk or coconut milk)
• 2 T. Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/8 tsp. organic white pepper
• Organic ground nutmeg, optional garnish

Instructions:

1. Bring the water to a boil in a large dutch oven.
2. Add the spinach & reduce the heat. Simmer with it covered, about 5 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted.
3. Drain well & then set aside.
4. In a small saucepan, melt the butter (or Ghee) over medium low heat. Stir in the flour for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, using a wire whisk.
5. Once the butter & oil are well combined. Then stir in the milk & bring to a boil. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens, while stirring constantly.
6. Stir in the cheese & pepper (to taste).
7. Stir in the spinach & heat it thoroughly.
8. Spoon into a serving bowl & sprinkle lightly with nutmeg (optional garnish).

Nutritional Info: Serving size – About 1 cup | Calories = 85.
Sodium = 198 mg. | Protein 8 g | Cholesterol Fiber 5 mg.