Active time: 10 min Start to finish: 10 min

　　

Ingredients

Makes 1 serving

　　1/4 cup water

　　5 oz baby spinach (6 cups)

　　3 tablespoons heavy cream

　　1 garlic clove, lightly smashed and peeled

　　Scant 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

　　1/8 teaspoon salt

　　1/8 teaspoon black pepper

　　

Step 1

Bring water to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, then add spinach in handfuls and cook, tossing, until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a sieve set over a bowl and press on spinach with back of a wooden spoon to remove excess liquid, then discard liquid.

　　

Step 2

Add cream, garlic, nutmeg, salt, and pepper to saucepan and boil until reduced to 1 tablespoon, about 2 minutes. Discard garlic and add spinach to cream mixture, tossing until coated and heated through.