Spinach with Raisins and Pine Nuts

A delicious and flavourful side dish with a hint of sweetness from the raisins.

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 10 min

Cooking Time: 5 min

Total:  15 min

Ingredients

1/4 cup raisins
1 tbsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1 spring onion or bunch of clives, sliced
500g baby spinach leaves, washed
3 tbsp. cup pine nuts, toasted
salt and pepper

Directions

1. Place raisins in a small bowl and cover with boiling water. Let soak for 10 minutes, then drain.
2. Heat oil in a large frying pan and saute garlic a minutes. Add spinach and spring onions, and cook until lightly wilted, another minute or two.
3. Add raisins and pine nuts, season with salt and pepper and toss.
4. Serve immediately.

Recipe from Vegetarian Bible (2008).