SAUTEED SPINACH WITH GARLIC AND PINE NUTS

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Categories     Vegetable     Side     Sauté

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 tbsp olive oil, divided
3 9-oz bags fresh spinach leaves
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 c pine nuts, toasted
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tbsp oil in heavy large pot over med-high heat. Add 1 bag of spinach. Toss until spinach is just wilted but still bright green, about 2 mins. Add 2nd bag of spinach. Toss until just wilter, about 2 mins. Add 3rd bag of spinach. Toss until just wilted, about 1.5 mins. Transfer all spinach to large sieve set over bowl. Pour out liquid from pot; reserve pot. Let spinach drain at least 15 mins. (Can be made 2 hrs ahead. Let stand at room temperature). Heat remaining 2 tbsp oil in reserved pot over med-high heat. Add garlic; stir 30 secs. Add spinach and toss to heat through, about 2 mins. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Transfer spinach to bowl. Sprinkle with pine nuts and serve.

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