Wilted Spinach with Nutmeg Butter
A classic side dish of fresh spinach wilted and tossed with nutmeg-infused butter. This simple yet elegant preparation brings out the best in fresh spinach while complementing it with warm, aromatic nutmeg.
8 servings
8 min
Ingredients
- •4 pounds flat-leaf spinach
- •5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- •1½ teaspoons grated nutmeg
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a wide large pot over high heat, then cook spinach, tossing with tongs, until completely wilted, about 5 minutes. Drain in a colander, pressing with back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible.
5 min
- 2.
Heat butter in same pot over medium heat until foam subsides, then stir in nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and spinach. Cook, tossing with tongs, until just heated through.
3 min