Spinach Sauteed With Raisins and Pine Nuts
"Another variation on the spinach/raisin/pine nut theme. This comes from the Williams-Sonoma website. I have never actually made it with raisins or pine nuts - I usually use slivered almonds and currants and it turns out great. Perfect accompaniment to just about anything!"
photo by PaulaG
- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 1⁄4 cup golden raisins, dark raisins or 1/4 cup currants
- 1⁄4 cup pine nuts or 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 lbs Baby Spinach
- salt and pepper
directions
- Put the raisins in a small bowl and cover with boiling water. Let stand for about 10 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- If desired, toast pine nuts or almonds in a pan over medium heat, being careful not to burn them. Remove and set aside on a plate.
- In a large saute pan, warm olive oil over medium heat and saute onion until golden, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute one minute more.
- Add spinach and cook 1-2 minutes until bright green and wilted. Stir in raisins and nuts and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot or at room temperature.
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Reviews
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A nice take on fresh spinach. The pine nuts were lightly toasted and the raisins were plumped in the microwave for a few seconds. I did add in a touch of freshly ground nutmeg but no made no other changes. Delicious with the toasted nuts and light sweetness of the raisins.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Kishka
Forest Hills, 0
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