Creamed Citrus Spinach

Desription
Fresh, citrusy and light, this creamed spinach pairs perfectly with lighter fare or cool weather entrées.
 * Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Original recipe
 * Serves 6

Ingredients

 * 12 cups fresh baby spinach
 * 1 cup plain gluten-free soymilk, unsweetened
 * 2 teaspoons orange zest, finely grated
 * 2 teaspoons lemon zest, finely grated
 * 2 teaspoons vegan margarine
 * ½ cup yellow onion, minced
 * pinch of nutmeg
 * sea salt, to taste
 * 4 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

 * 1) Steam spinach with a few tablespoons of water until just wilted.
 * 2) Squeeze out excess water and coarsely chop.
 * 3) Place soymilk, orange zest and lemon zest in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
 * 4) Simmer, stirring frequently, until reduced by half.
 * 5) Heat margarine over medium heat in sauté pan and add onion.
 * 6) Cook until onion is translucent.
 * 7) Add spinach and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated.
 * 8) Add reduced soymilk to spinach and cook until thickened, stirring occasionally.
 * 9) Season with a pinch of nutmeg and sea salt to taste.
 * 10) Garnish with sliced almonds.

Nutritional information
Per serving (4 oz / 114 g-wt.):
 * 80 calories (35 from fat) | 4g total fat | 0.5g saturated fat | 4g protein | 10g total carbohydrate (4g dietary fiber, 1g sugar) | 0mg cholesterol | 210mg sodium