Spinach With Raisins And Pine Nuts (espinacs A La Catalana)

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 6 tablespoons raisins (golden or dark)
• 2 bunches fresh spinach, tough stems removed
• 4 tablespoons fragrant extra virgin olive oil
• 8 whole small peeled garlic cloves, lightly mashed
• 5 tablespoons pine nuts
• coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper (kosher or sea)

Recipe

• 1 place the raisins in a small bowl, add very hot water to cover, and soak until plump, 10 to 15 minutes. drain well and pat dry with paper towels, then set aside.
• 2 rinse, but do not drain the spinach. place the spinach in a large saucepan over medium heat and cover the pan. cook the spinach in the water that clings to its leaves until just wilted, 4-5 minutes, stirring a few times.
• 3 transfer the spinach to a colander and squeeze out the excess moisture by pressing on the spinach with the back of a spoon. chop the spinach coarsely. (the spinach can be prepared a few hours ahead up to this point).
• 4 heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over low heat. add the garlic, pine nuts, and soaked raisins and cook until the nuts and garlic are light golden, 3-5 minutes.
• 5 increase the heat to medium, add the chopped spinach and cook for about 1 minute, stirring to combine evenly. season with salt and pepper to taste, transfer to a serving bowl and serve.