Spinach with Garlic & Nutmeg Butter

This is a lighter version of creamed spinach.

Ingredients:

4 pounds of spinach (disguard stems)

5 tablespoons of unsalted butter

2 teaspoons of nutmeg

2 cloves chopped garlic

tablespoon of olive oil

coarse salt

ground black pepper

Saute garlic in olive oil for a few minutes until a golden brown, drain and set aside. Boil 1 cup of water in a saucepan, add spinach and cook for five minutes. Drain and squeeze as much water out as possible. In a bowl using the same boiling water melt the butter. Add the nutmeg. Toss the spinach with the garlic, add the melted nutmeg butter then season with coarse salt and fresh ground black pepper.