Spinach with Pine Nuts and Golden Raisins |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This Spanish-inspired side dish is a sweet-savory combination of garlicky wilted spinach, buttery pine nuts, and golden raisins. One serving is a tasty way to pack in 114 milligrams of magnesium-about 25 percent of your daily needs. Ingredients:
1/2 cup boiling water |
1/3 cup golden raisins |
2 (9-ounce) bags baby spinach |
2 tablespoons water |
1 teaspoon olive oil |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
4 teaspoons pine nuts, toasted |
Directions:
1. Combine 1/2 cup boiling water and raisins; let stand 15 minutes or until raisins are plump. Drain.
2. Combine spinach and 2 tablespoons water in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook 3 minutes or until spinach wilts, stirring frequently. Remove from pan. Wipe pan with a paper towel.
3. Heat oil in pan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds, stirring frequently. Add spinach, raisins, salt, and pepper; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Stir in pine nuts.
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