Spinach Purée

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 450g / 1lb young spinach
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • 50ml / 2fl oz double cream
  • knob butter
  •   nutmeg, freshly grated
  •   seasoning

Method

  1. Remove the tough central veins from the spinach and wash thoroughly. Place the garlic and spinach with the water still clinging to the leaves in a large pan, cover and cook until just wilted.
  2. Drain thoroughly, pressing out as much of the water as possible, then finely chop in a food processor or blender. Add the cream, butter and nutmeg to taste, then season.