SAUTEED BABY SPINACH WITH ALMONDS AND GOLDEN RAISINS

SAUTEED BABY SPINACH WITH ALMONDS AND GOLDEN RAISINS image

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 9

18 oz. baby spinach (3 bags)
1/4 cup water
2 tbsp. olive oil, plus 2 tsp. for drizzling
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/2 cup golden raisins
Slat
2 tsp. sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

Place spinach and water in a large microwave safe bowl and cover completely with a plate. This may require more than one batch. Microwave for 3 minutes, then remove bowl and keep covered for 1 minute. Remove place and transfer spinach to colander in sink. Press spinach against colander to remove water, then coarsely chop spinach, return to colander, and press again to remove additional water. Heat 2 tbsp. oil, garlic, pepper flakes, and raisins in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook 3-6 minutes until the garlic is light brown. Add spinach to the skillet with 1/4 tsp. salt, and stir with tongs until uniformly wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in vinegar and almonds. Drizzle with 2 tsp. olive oil and season with salt to taste.