SPINACH WITH PINE NUTS AND RAISINS

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A nice side for winter meat entrees, this bright and flavorful dish is a delicious way to get your greens onto any table. The simple list of ingredients makes it easy to prepare. -Gretchen Whelan, San Francisco, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup golden raisins
1/3 cup pine nuts
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 packages (10 ounces each) fresh spinach, torn
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place raisins in a small bowl. Cover with boiling water; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside., In a Dutch oven, cook pine nuts and garlic in oil over medium heat for 2 minutes. Stir in raisins; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the spinach, salt and pepper; cook just until tender, 4-5 minutes. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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