Spinach With Raisins And Pine Nuts

From the new spanish table, posted for zwt 3, spain and portugal.

Place the raisins in a small bowl , add very hot water to cover and soak till plump , 10-15 minutes.

Drain well and pat dry with a paper towel , and set aside.

If using fresh spinach - rinse but do not drain spinach , place in a medium saucepan over medium heat and cover the pan.

Cook the spinach in the water that clings to the leaves till wilted 4-5 minutes , stirring a few times.

Transfer the spinach to a colander and squeeze out the excess moisture by pressing on the spinach with the back of a spoon.

Chop coarsely.

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over low heat.

Add the garlic , pine nuts and soaked raisins and cook till the nuts and the garlic are light golden , 3-5 minutes.

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 serving bowl.

raisins, fresh spinach, olive oil, garlic cloves, pine nuts, salt, pepper