Spinach Gunge

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
  • 2 pounds fresh spinach, stemmed
  • 1 1/2 cups (lightly packed) grated Pecorino, Parmesan, or Manchego cheese (about 3 ounces)
  • 1/4 cup creme fraiche
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Working in 4 batches, add spinach to pot, tossing to wilt between batches. Stir in cheese, creme fraiche, and mustard. Using an immersion blender, regular blender, or food processor, puree spinach mixture until very smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

237 kcal 12% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1.4g 3% DV
Total Fat 25.2g 32% DV
Carbs 2g 1% DV
Fiber 1.1g 4% DV
Sugar 0.5g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9772.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 182mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 249mcg 28% DV
Vitamin C 13.4mg 15% DV
Calcium 60.3mg 5% DV
Iron 1mg 5% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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