Spinach Sauteed With Raisins and Pine Nuts

Kishka's Note:

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!

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 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:

1. Put the raisins in a small bowl and cover with boiling water. Let stand for about 10 minutes, then drain and set aside.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Add spinach and cook 1-2 minutes until bright green and wilted. Stir in raisins and nuts and season with salt and pepper.
5. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Reviews

[PaulaG]

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.