Creamy Spinach

Makes: Two 1/2-cup portions

Note: This recipe can easily be doubled.

4 cups packed fresh spinach leaves
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
6 ounces sliced button mushrooms
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/3 cup canned low sodium chicken stock
1/2 cup Ensure® Homemade Vanilla Shake*
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

1. Place the spinach in a microwave-safe container.
2. Microwave the spinach on high for 1 minute. Allow spinach to cool for several minutes.
3. Place the cooled spinach in several layers of paper towels or a clean cotton towel and squeeze out the water.
4. Place the spinach on a cutting board and chop coarsely.
5. Spray a non-stick medium sauté pan with vegetable spray.
6. Add the shallots and cook on medium heat for 1 minute.
7. Add the mushrooms and continue to cook, stirring for 4 to 5 minutes or until the mushrooms are brown and have lost all of their liquid.
8. Add the flour and stir for 30 seconds.
9. Add the stock and stir.
10. The stock will absorb all of the flour.
11. Add the chopped spinach and Ensure Homemade Vanilla Shake.
12. Stir until the mixture becomes thick.
13. Do not allow the mixture to come to a boil.
14. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.