SPINACH WITH PINE NUTS AND RAISINS
4 servings
This dish is the perfect combination of sweet and savory, with a buttery, toasty flavor from the pine nuts.
Place in a heatproof bowl:
- ⅓ cup golden raisins
Bring to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring to dissolve the sugar:
- ⅓ cup white wine vinegar or cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Pour the boiling vinegar mixture over the raisins, cover, and let plump while you finish the rest of the dish. Heat in a large skillet over medium heat:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Add and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute:
- 2 garlic cloves, minced or grated
Add:
- 1 pound mature spinach, well washed and tough stems trimmed
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Sauté just until the spinach is wilted. Toss the spinach with as many of the raisins as desired and serve topped with:
- 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts or chopped toasted almonds