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greek creamed spinach

Greek Creamed Spinach

Kenton & Jane
A different way to enjoy creamed spinach
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons shallots
  • 2 green onions chopped diagonally
  • 10 oz spinach
  • 1 tablespoon chopped dill
  • salt
  • pepper
  • For Béchamel
  • 3 cups milk
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup semolina flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon optional

Instructions
 

  • Add olive oil to deep pan and heat over medium.
  • Add in diced shallots and onions, cook for 2-3 minutes.*
  • Add spinach and toss to coat.
  • Cook for a few minutes, until wilted
  • Once wilted, add in dill, some salt and pepper, and the béchamel, mix well.
  • Serve hot!
  • -Making the Béchamel-
  • Add milk to pan, and heat over medium-high
  • Add butter and let it melt.
  • Once melted, slowly add in the semolina - stirring constantly.
  • Once all is added and it starts to get a little thick, remove from heat and pour into spinach pot and mix.

Notes

*During this stage, begin the béchamel. You basically want to cook both at the same time.