Spinach Sauteed With Raisins and Pine Nuts

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup golden raisin or dark raisin or currant
• 1/4 cup pine nuts or slivered almond
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 lbs baby spinach
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Put the raisins in a small bowl and cover with boiling water. Let stand for about 10 minutes, then drain and set aside.

2. 2

   If desired, toast pine nuts or almonds in a pan over medium heat, being careful not to burn them. Remove and set aside on a plate.

3. 3

   In a large saute pan, warm olive oil over medium heat and saute onion until golden, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute one minute more.

4. 4

   Add spinach and cook 1-2 minutes until bright green and wilted. Stir in raisins and nuts and season with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Serve hot or at room temperature.