Sicilian Spinach Saute

Submitted by iris5555

"From the Bon Appetit Cookbook. The flavors of the currants, garlic and capers are a wonderful combination."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 (10 ounce) packages ready-to-use spinach leaves
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 1⁄2 cup dried currant
• 3 tablespoons drained capers
• 1⁄2 cup coarsely grated romano cheese

directions

1. Combine spinach and 1/4 cup water in heavy large pot over high heat.
2. Toss until spinach wilts but is still bright green, about 3 minutes.
3. Transfer spinach to colander; press to release excess liquid.
4. Wipe pot dry.
5. Heat oil in same pot over medium heat.
6. Add garlic; stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
7. Add currants and capers and stir 1 minute. Mix in spinach, then cheese and toss until heated through, about 1 minute.
8. Season spinach to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

Reviews

[mickie49]

What a delightfully different way to serve spinach! Didn't have any currants, so I used golden raisins--seemed to work just fine! Loved the capers and romano cheese--two family favorites! Thanks so much for sharing this, we'll be having this again often!