Irish Creamed Spinach with Fresh Dill
A vibrant, creamy side dish featuring tender spinach infused with fresh dill and a hint of garlic, perfect with roasted meats. This Irish-inspired quick recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 16 minutes, pairs fresh spinach, unsalted butter, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 10 oz, packed fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Wash 10 oz packed fresh spinach thoroughly and remove any tough stems.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted, then add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 3: Add the washed spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes until fully wilted and reduced in volume.
- Step 4: Pour in 1/4 cup heavy cream, add 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Step 5: Simmer uncovered for 2-3 minutes until the cream slightly thickens and coats the spinach, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
