Creamed Spinach

* This is a great recipe.  It's delicious, easy, relatively healthy, and inexpensive.

Ingredients:

1 lb spinach

2 cups water

1 peeled clove garlic

2 tablespoons butter or Earth Balance

2 tablespoons finely chopped onion

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 

1/2 cup vegetable (or chicken) broth

1/2 teaspoon sugar

salt

black pepper

Directions:

Wash and de-stem the spinach.  In a large saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a rapid boil.  Toss in the spinach, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for about 5-7 minutes.  Drain well, then chop finely.  

Rub a medium skillet with the garlic, then put it over medium heat, and melt the butter.  Add the onion, stir until golden.  Blend in flour, then slowly stir in the broth and sugar.  When the sauce is "smooth and hot," add the spinach and stir for 3 minutes.  Remove from heat, add salt and pepper to taste.  Serve immediately.