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Garlicky Sautéed Spinach with Golden Raisins and Pine Nuts
Side dish

Garlicky Sautéed Spinach with Golden Raisins and Pine Nuts

Quick wilted spinach with toasted pine nuts, sweet golden raisins, and a squeeze of lemon. A bright side for meatloaf, chicken, or pork.

15 mins 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ pounds Baby Spinach, about 20 ounces
  • 3 cloves of Garlic, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup Golden Raisin
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Pine Nuts
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon (Juice)
  • ⅛ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil

Directions

  1. Toast pine nuts in a large dry Dutch oven or wide pot over medium heat, 2 to 3 minutes, until golden. Transfer to a small bowl.
  2. Add the olive oil and garlic to the pot and cook 30 seconds, until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Add raisins and spinach in handfuls, stirring as each batch wilts. Cook 3 to 4 minutes total.
  4. Stir in salt, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice. Drain off any excess liquid.
  5. Top with pine nuts and serve warm.