Hungarian Style Spinach (magyaros Spenotfozelek)

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb fresh spinach or 1 lb swiss chard, cooked, well drained and chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 fresh garlic clove, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
• 3/4 cup cream or 3/4 cup milk

Recipe

• 1 melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
• 2 add garlic clove.
• 3 saute garlic in butter a minute or so.
• 4 do not let garlic burn or it will be bitter.
• 5 blend in flour to make a roux.
• 6 add salt and pepper and heat until mixture bubbles, stirring constantly.
• 7 remove from heat.
• 8 gradually add cream or milk.
• 9 return to heat and stir until mixture is smooth and thickened.
• 10 blend well drained spinach into sauce and serve.