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
  • teaspoons grated nutmeg

Cooking Instructions

  1. 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. 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

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