Spinach à la Lorraine
Smoked bacon, shallots and cream to accompany spinach cooked separately, to form a very gourmet dish.
13 K 5/5 (1 reviews)
35 min.
Easy
12 people
7 IngredientsLast modified on: February 21th 2024
For 12 people, you will need:
- 1
6 shallots - 2
6 tablespoons oil - 3
2 cups small pieces of smoked bacon - 4
3 cups + 3 tablespoons cream - 5
5 cups cooked spinach - 6
salt - 7
pepper
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 5 min.
Cooking: 30 min.
All in all: 35 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 2 - 10 min.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, pour in 6 tablespoons oil and when hot, add 2 cups small pieces of smoked bacon.
Toast, stirring occasionally.
Toast, stirring occasionally.
Stage 3 - 1 min.
Add the shallots and cook for 1 minute with the bacon, stirring constantly.
Stage 4 - 5 min.
Stage 5 - 10 min.
Add 5 cups cooked spinach, stir well and turn down the heat.
Let the cream reduce gently to your liking, then check the seasoning again.
Let the cream reduce gently to your liking, then check the seasoning again.
Stage 6
Your spinach à la Lorraine is ready.
Remarks
Smoked bacon isn't absolutely essential, but it's much better.
You can add a few toasted croutons just before serving.
You can add a few toasted croutons just before serving.
Keeping: 1 or 2 days in the fridge, protected by cling film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 300 RDI=120 % | 420 RDI=40 % | 790 RDI=120 % | 6,150 RDI=310 % | 25,770 RDI: 310 % |
| Per 100 g | 10 RDI=4 % | 20 RDI=1 % | 30 RDI=5 % | 230 RDI=10 % | 980 RDI: 10 % |
| Per person | 30 RDI=10 % | 30 RDI=3 % | 70 RDI=10 % | 510 RDI=30 % | 2,150 RDI: 30 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 12 people : 10.75 €
- Per person : 0.90 €
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This recipe uses (among others)
Cooked spinach
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Cream
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Small pieces of smoked bacon
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Shallot
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