German Creamed Spinach Recipe – Oma's Rahmspinat (2024)

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Mycreamed spinach recipe, aka Rahmspinat, is one I'm sure your family will love.Among easy spinach recipes, this one's really delicious and nutritious. Why not make it often?

German menus often feature creamed chopped spinach. Usually seasoned with nutmeg, the spinach cooking water and milk are used to make the cream sauce.

Want a richer sauce? Then use just cream or a mixture of cream and milk.Sure, this increases the calorie count.

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But, surely, that's offset by all the vitamins, minerals, and fiber! Creamed Spinach ... a German treat! I'm sharing two recipes.

The second one is what I do when I'm in a REAL HURRY!

Try the variations given in the hints below the recipes. You're sure to find one way ofhow to cook spinachthat pleases your taste buds!

One very common way to serve this dish is to combine it on a plate with boiled potatoes, hard boiled eggs and mustard sauce. A really quick and easy dinner.

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Why Spinach?

Why not?

Think of Popeye! He knew what was good for him! After all,spinach is a good source of niacin and zinc and a very good source of dietary fiber.

It also has protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Copper and Manganese ... to name a few!

Yes, Popeye knew a thing or two about eating healthy!

Ready to make some Creamed Spinach?

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1. German Creamed Spinach Recipe – Oma'sRahmspinat

My creamed spinach recipe, aka Rahmspinat, is one I'm sure your family will love. Usually seasoned with nutmeg, the spinach cooking water and milk are used to make the cream sauce.

Want a richer sauce? Then use just cream or a mixture of cream and milk. Sure, this increases the calorie count. But it's OH SO GOOD!

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

13 minutes

Total Time

18 minutes

Servings:

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup (120 milliliters) water
  • ½ teaspoon (3 grams) salt
  • 3 pounds (1.36 kilograms) fresh spinach, washed
  • 2 tablespoons (28 grams) butter
  • 2 tablespoons(16 grams) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (120 milliliters) milk
  • ½ clove garlic, chopped
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • freshly ground nutmeg, to taste

Instructions:

  1. In a pot, bring the water and salt to a boil. Add the spinach and cook for about 5 minutes.
  2. Pour the spinach into a sieve to drain, reserving the cooking liquid.
  3. Finely chop the cooked spinach. Set aside.
  4. Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat and stir in the flour. Sauté for about 2 to 3 minutes, stirring continually.
  5. Add the milk and ½ cup of the reserved cooking liquid. Stir with a whisk over low heat until smooth.
  6. Add the garlic and simmer for about 5 minutes.
  7. Add the chopped spinach. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Heat thoroughly before serving.

Notes/Hints:

  • Use ½ cup (120 milliliters) cream instead of the reserved cooking liquid for the sauce.
  • Use only 1 cup (240 milliliters) cream (half-and-half) for the sauce.
  • Use 1 tablespoon (3.25 grams) chopped onion instead of garlic, or omit.
  • Add some diced fried bacon or diced smoked sausage.
  • One very common way to serve this dish is with boiled potatoes and hard boiled eggs with mustard sauce for a really quick and easy dinner.

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05.10.2023 revision update

Ready to make some Quick Creamed Spinach?

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2. Oma's Quick Creamed Spinach Recipe

Are you in a hurry to make some creamed spinach? Do you have frozen spinach in your freezer?

Well, then, you're blessed because you can enjoy this side dish in minutes!

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

5 minutes

Total Time

10 minutes

Servings:

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

  • 3 packages (10 ounces [284 grams] each) frozen chopped spinach
  • 3 tablespoons (24 grams) cornstarch
  • 2–3 tablespoons(28–42 grams) butter
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • freshly ground nutmeg, to taste

Instructions:

  1. Place the frozen spinach into a saucepan and add just enough water to cover the bottom of the pan, about half an inch deep.
  2. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer. Slowly stir as the spinach starts to thaw. Once thawed (it will only take a few minutes), let it simmer for several minutes.
  3. Dissolve the cornstarch in a bit of cold water. Slowly add just enough to the spinach so that the liquid thickens as much as you'd like. Stir in the butter until it melts.
  4. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Serve.

Notes/Hints:

  • Add some bacon bits as the spinach simmers.
  • Serve with boiled potatoes (put these on to cook just before you start the spinach). Fry eggs just as you're finished making the spinach.

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Unless otherwise noted recipe, images and content © Just like Oma | www.quick-german-recipes.com

05.10.2023 revision update

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 This easy German creamed spinach recipe is one your family will love. Delicious and nutritious, why not make it often?


Ingredients: spinach,butter,all-purpose flour,milk,seasonings,garlic,

For the full recipe, scroll up ...

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FAQs

Is creamed spinach anti inflammatory? ›

It reduces inflammation.

Spinach contains a host of anti-inflammatory properties to keep your body healthy.

How do you make spinach not soggy? ›

Cook it quickly over very high heat, stirring very frequently so the liquid that cooks off evaporates more or less immediately, the pan stays dry, and the spinach leaves are cooking in dry heat, not wet heat.

What is creamed spinach made of? ›

Wilted spinach is mixed through a silky smooth white sauce, flavoured with sautéed onion and garlic, then served with parmesan cheese. This is the side dish of your dreams! Creamed spinach can be mistaken for just a bunch of spinach and heavy cream thrown together — like abracadabra — and you have creamed spinach.

Is spinach good for high blood pressure? ›

A Swedish study has shown that spinach is one of the superfoods that will bring your BP readings down due to its abundance of heart-healthy nutrients like potassium, folate, and magnesium.

Why is spinach good for arthritis? ›

Spinach is rich in antioxidants, including kaempferol. Test-tube studies have found that kaempferol can reduce inflammation. Meanwhile, other research suggests that spinach is often reported to improve symptoms in people with rheumatoid arthritis.

What happens if you eat spinach everyday? ›

What's bad about spinach? If you eat spinach every day in excessive amounts (more than a bowl) there can be adverse health effects. Most commonly these include gas, bloating and cramps due to its high fiber content. Eating too much spinach can also interfere with the body's ability to absorb nutrients.

What is the healthiest way to eat spinach? ›

The nutritionist recommends lightly cooking the spinach. She mentions that lightly cooked spinach contains all the vital nutrients with limited oxalic acid.

What neutralizes bitter taste? ›

Sweetness: From sugar, honey, fruits or otherwise, sweetness will counteract bitter and sour flavours. It can also be used to cut down the heat of a particularly spicy meal. Saltiness: Salt plays two very important roles in flavouring a dish. Firstly, it balances against bitterness.

Can dogs eat spinach? ›

Yes, dogs can eat spinach, but it's not one of the top vegetables you'll want to be sharing with you pup. Spinach is high in oxalic acid, which blocks the body's ability to absorb calcium and can lead to kidney damage.

Does baby spinach taste better? ›

In general, the smaller the leaves, the more mild the flavor. Baby spinach are young, smaller leaves that are more tender and sweeter with more tender stems – these are better for salads and using raw while the larger more mature leaves are better suited to quick cooking.

Why does my spinach taste slimy? ›

It is very easy to tell if spinach has gone bad: it will be dark green or greenish brown, wet or slimy, and will smell a bit like algae or garbage—and taste like it, too.

How do you make creamed spinach less bitter? ›

Citrus juice can efficiently cover the bitterness of the spinach and give a fresh flavour to it. You can use either lemon, lime or even orange juice for the purpose. As soon as the leaves get cooked, take them out in a bowl. Drizzle some citrus juice over them, give a light stir and let it sit for 15 minutes.

Does creamed spinach make you gassy? ›

Yes, spinach can sometimes cause gas in some individuals due to its fiber and high oxalate content, which can be difficult to digest. Eating spinach in moderation and cooking it can help reduce the likelihood of gas.

Why am I craving creamed spinach? ›

If you're craving yogurt, spinach or beets, you need more calcium. If you're keeping up with your workout routine during the colder season (good for you!), you'll want to amp up your calcium intake known for building and maintaining strong bones.

Does spinach help with inflammation? ›

Spinach. Spinach is another anti-inflammatory food and is one of the best-known superfoods. 16 It contains lutein, which is related to vitamin A and beta-carotene. Spinach also gives you iron, vitamin K, and folate.

Is canned spinach anti-inflammatory? ›

Several health benefits are consequently associated with spinach which is attributed to its lipid-lowering properties and cardiovascular protection, as well as anti-inflammatory, anti-obesity, anti-diabetic (hypoglycemic activity), and anti-cancer effects, in addition to neuronal protection, antimacular degeneration, ...

Is creamed spinach high in oxalates? ›

Despite its many health benefits, spinach is one of the highest-oxalate foods. One half-cup of cooked spinach can contain a whopping 755 mg, whereas a cup of raw spinach contains 656 mg of oxalates. Other high-oxalate foods include: Potatoes (a medium baked potato has 97 mg)

Is creamed spinach hard to digest? ›

Creaming the spinach makes it extremely easy to digest and breaks down the fibers and other anti-nutrients in raw spinach (like oxalates). Spinach got some good publicity from the old Popeye cartoons.

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