Creamy Spinach

Thermomix recipe: Creamy Spinach. Ready in 35 minutes. Serves 4. Step-by-step Thermomix instructions on Chef Amai.

Ingredients

• 120 g onion, quartered
• 20 g olive oil
• 10 g garlic, peeled
• 500 g fresh spinach (or defrosted and well-drained frozen spinach)
• 200 ml water or vegetable stock
• 20 g plain flour
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp cream or plain yogurt (optional)

Instructions

1. Add 120 g onion to the mixing bowl. Chop for 5 seconds / Speed 5. Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl with the spatula.
2. Add 20 g olive oil. Sauté for 5 minutes / 120°C / Speed 1.
3. Add 10 g garlic. Chop for 5 seconds / Speed 5. Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl.
4. Add 500 g fresh spinach (or defrosted and well-drained frozen spinach). If using fresh spinach, you may need to add it in batches, pushing it down with the spatula. Cook for 8 minutes / 100°C / Speed 1.
5. Pause and scrape down the sides and bottom of the mixing bowl. Add 200 ml water or vegetable stock. Cook for 5 minutes / 100°C / Speed 1.
6. Add 20 g plain flour. Cook for 2 minutes / 90°C / Speed 3.
7. Add salt and black pepper to taste. If desired, add 1 tablespoon of cream or plain yogurt. Mix for 1 minute / 90°C / Speed 2 (Reverse) to combine and ensure even distribution.
8. Serve immediately as a delicious side dish.

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