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The recipe for spinach in a creamy sauce is one of the popular options for preparing a side dish. Spinach has good taste qualities, it is low in calories and rich in microelements. To preserve the beneficial properties of the plant, it can be frozen. If you choose fresh spinach, inspect the product for yellow and black spots. Such signs indicate that the greens are either damaged by insects or have been treated with special agents. You should not eat such a product.

Step 1

Start making the sauce. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the flour and stir until smooth. Cook, stirring, until the mixture becomes lighter in color. This will take about 1-2 minutes. Remove the pan from the stove, add the milk, salt and nutmeg. Return to medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Then turn off the heat and cool the sauce slightly, stirring.

Step 2

Defrost the spinach. Heat a deep frying pan with the remaining butter over medium heat. Add the spinach and, covered, simmer for about 3 minutes. Stir and continue simmering without a lid for about 2-3 minutes. Drain off excess liquid and cool slightly, then squeeze the spinach well.

Step 3

Mix the sauce with the spinach. Heat the sauce over low heat without bringing it to a boil, then stir in the whole egg and egg yolks. Cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens. Add the defrosted spinach and heat through. Season with salt and pepper as needed.