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Kat's Green Spinach Sauce

1/2 package frozen chopped spinach, (10-ounce)
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
1 cup whipping cream
1 cup milk
6 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3 green onions, minced
1/2 can diced green chilies, drained (4-ounce)
1 3/4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

Cook spinach according to package instructions. Drain well. Set
aside. Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add
flour and stir mixture 2 minutes; do not brown. Gradually whisk in
whipping cream and milk. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in spinach, cilantro, green onion, chilies, cumin, coriander
and red pepper. Puree in batches in processor until almost smooth.
Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover
and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.)

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