Food & Wine
Catalan-style spinach with raisins and pine nuts
This classic spinach dish from the Catalan region in Spain is a delicious way to change up your side dishes.
Serves: 4 (as a side dish)
Ingredients:
- 2 bunches fresh spinach
- 2 cloves garlic, flattened
- 3 tablespoon pine nuts
- 3 tablespoon raisins
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Method:
1. Place raisins in bowl, cover with hot water and soak for 10 minutes. Drain.
2. Meanwhile, wash spinach, trim off stems and steam for two to three minutes or until just wilted. Remove from pan immediately and drain. Set aside.
3. Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in pan and sauté garlic for one to two minutes. Add raisins and pine nuts to pan and continue to cook for one minute. Add spinach to pan and mix well with oil. Salt to taste. Serve with toasted bread as a side.