Spinach with Pine Nuts and Raisins

Name: Spinach with Pine Nuts and Raisins
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Indian Recipes, Italian Recipes, Italian Side Dishes, Italian Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1/3 cup golden raisins; 1/3 cup pine nuts; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 packages (10 ounces each) fresh spinach, torn; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

A nice side for winter meat entrees, this bright and flavorful dish is a delicious way to get your greens. The simple list of ingredients makes it easy to prepare. —Gretchen Whelan, San Francisco, California

Ingredients

1/3 cup golden raisins
1/3 cup pine nuts
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 packages (10 ounces each) fresh spinach, torn
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Place raisins in a small bowl. Cover with boiling water; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
In a Dutch oven, cook pine nuts and garlic in oil over medium heat for 2 minutes. Stir in raisins; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the spinach, salt and pepper; cook for 4-5 minutes or just until tender. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 171 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 175mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fruit.

Originally published as Spinach with Pine Nuts and Raisins in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2012