Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      pounds        fresh spinach
     1/4  teaspoon      ground nutmeg
   3      teaspoons     salt
                        Few grains pepper
   4      tablespoons   butter

Preparation:

Wash spinach several times in warm water and discard roots and tough stems. Place in saucepan with only the water that clings to the leaves. Cover and cook over moderately low heat (about 225 F) until spinach is wilted. Add nutmeg, salt, and pepper; cook 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain and chop. If desired, stir in butter.