====== Creamed Spinach with Leeks ======
{{tag>Recipe Vegetarian LowCarb 5}}

|  2  | Servings |

^  Qty  ^ Unit ^ Ingredient ^
|  2  | cups | Spinach (160 g) |
|  1  | tbsp | Butter |
|  1  | ea | Leek (115 g) |
|  2  | ea | Garlic cloves |
|  1  | tbsp | Flour |
|  ½  | cup | Whole milk |
|  2  | ea | Rosemary sprigs |

  - Prep
    - Cut spinach into bite sized pieces
    - Cut leek in half, then into half inch pieces.  Separate the layers, wash, and dry them.
    - Mince the garlic
  - Cook
    - In a pan of hot drippings (if serving with a protein), add 1 tablespoon of butter and a little water
    - Add leeks.  Cook, stirring often, for 3 to 4 minutes.  Add water as needed.
    - Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute
    - Add flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes
    - Add milk, and rosemary and cook until it comes to a boil and thickens (3 to 5 minutes).
    - Remove the rosemary
    - Add the spinach and wilt
    - Cook until spinach reaches desired softness
    - Season with salt and pepper