Spinach With Raisins and Pine Nuts |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
5 -6 tablespoons raisins |
2 (10 ounce) packages fresh spinach (or one 10-oz frozen chopped) |
3 -4 tablespoons olive oil |
6 -8 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly smashed |
5 tablespoons pine nuts |
salt |
pepper |
Directions:
1. Place the raisins in a small bowl, add very hot water to cover and soak till plump, 10-15 minutes. Drain well and pat dry with a paper towel, and set aside.
2. If using fresh spinach - rinse but do not drain spinach, place in a medium saucepan over medium heat and cover the pan.
3. cook the spinach in the water that clings to the leaves till wilted 4-5 minutes, stirring a few times.
4. transfer the spinach to a colander and squeeze out the excess moisture by pressing on the spinach with the back of a spoon. Chop coarsely. (if using frozen, thaw and squeeze out excess water).
5. heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over low heat.
6. add the garlic, pine nuts and soaked raisins and cook till the nuts and the garlic are light golden, 3-5 minutes.
7. increase the heat to medium add the chopped spinach and cook for about 1 minute, stirring to combine evenly.
8. season with salt and pepper to taste, transfer to serving bowl.
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