Light Creamed Spinach - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
1 (8 ounce) container low-fat plain yogurt
2 garlic cloves or 1/4 teaspoon of minced garlic
1 cup water, for boiling
1 tablespoon light olive oil or 1/2 cup of water for simmering the cooked spinach

Preparation

1. Boil the washed spinach in a medium-sized saucepan. Drain thoroughly in a colander.
2. Return the drained spinach to the saucepan. Add either the olive oil or the water, and the garlic. Simmer on medium heat for about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add the yogurt to the spinach and garlic mixture, and cook on medium to low heat until well blended.
4. Serve warm as a side dish for meat or other vegetables, or as an accompaniment to baked or boiled potatoes. Crusty rolls or garlic/French bread also go well with this dish.