Langres-style spinach


Langres-style spinach
Spinach in a creamy sauce with Langres cheese and lardons, served with hard-boiled eggs.
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Last modified on: April 24th 2022
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 15 min.
Cooking: 25 min.
All in all: 35 min.
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Stage 1 - 10 min.
Langres-style spinach
Cut 100 g cheese (Langres if possible) into small pieces.

Prepare 1 shallot and chop.

Prepare and slice 1 spring onion (scallion).

Set aside.

Stage 2 - 8 min.
Langres-style spinach
Fry 150 g small pieces of bacon in a large frying pan on high heat until done to your liking.

Stage 3 - 2 min.
Langres-style spinach
Add the chopped shallot and cook for 1 or 2 minutes (add a knob of butter if the lardons are on the dry side).

Stage 4 - 1 min.
Langres-style spinach
Add 100 g liquid cream, then the pieces of cheese.

Stage 5 - 8 min.
Langres-style spinach
Bring to the boil, stirring constantly until the cheese is melted.

Check the seasoning.

Stage 6 - 5 min.
Langres-style spinach
Add 600 g cooked spinach, turn down the heat and mix well.

Leave to thicken slightly if necessary.

Stage 7
Langres-style spinach
Serve plated up ("à l'assiette") with quartered hard-boiled eggs on the side, just reheated if necessary.
Remarks
Of course, this recipe is intended to be made with Langres cheese. But if you don't have this, try to use another characterful, creamy cheese, such as Munster or Maroilles.
Keeping: 1 or 2 days in the fridge, covered with plastic film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe190 RDI=70 %210 RDI=20 %270 RDI=40 %2,100 RDI=110 %8,780 RDI: 110 %
Per 100 g10 RDI=6 %20 RDI=2 %20 RDI=3 %160 RDI=8 %680 RDI: 8 %
Per person50 RDI=20 %50 RDI=5 %70 RDI=10 %520 RDI=30 %2,190 RDI: 30 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman Change to a man
Possible allergens in this recipe: Milk, egg
How much will it cost?
  • For 4 people : 4.85 €
  • Per person : 1.25 €

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