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Spinach With Raisins and Pine Nuts Recipe

Spinach With Raisins and Pine Nuts Recipe

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Ingredients:

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5 -6 tbsp raisins
2 (10 oz) packages fresh spinach (or 1 10-oz frozen chopped )
3 -4 tbsp olive oil
6 -8 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly smashed
5 tbsp pine nuts
salt
pepper

Directions:

Place the raisins in a small bowl, add very hot water to cover and soak till plump, 10-15 minutes. Drain well and pat dry with a paper towel, and set aside.
If using fresh spinach - rinse but do not drain spinach, place in a medium saucepan over medium heat and cover the pan.
Cook the spinach in the water that clings to the leaves till wilted 4-5 minutes, stirring a few times.
Transfer the spinach to a colander and squeeze out the excess moisture by pressing on the spinach with the back of a spoon. Chop coarsely. (if using frozen, thaw and squeeze out excess water).
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over low heat.
Add the garlic, pine nuts and soaked raisins and cook till the nuts and the garlic are light golden, 3-5 minutes.
Increase the heat to medium add the chopped spinach and cook for about 1 minute, stirring to combine evenly.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, transfer to serving bowl.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	233.27 Kcal (977 kJ)
Calories from fat	177.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.76g	30%
Sodium	15.57mg	1%
Potassium	250.2mg	5%
Total Carbs	14.74g	5%
Sugars	0.62g	2%
Dietary Fiber	1.95g	8%
Protein	2.79g	6%
Vitamin C	3.3mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	33.5mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	413.44 Kcal (1731 kJ)
Calories from fat	315.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	35.03g	30%
Sodium	27.59mg	1%
Potassium	443.44mg	5%
Total Carbs	26.13g	5%
Sugars	1.09g	2%
Dietary Fiber	3.45g	8%
Protein	4.94g	6%
Vitamin C	5.8mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	5%
Iron	2.6mg	8%
Calcium	59.3mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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