Name: Spinach with Raisin and Pine Nuts
Ingredients: 50g (2 oz) seedless raisins or sultanas; 900g (2 lb) fresh spinach, thoroughly washed and trimmed; 3 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small garlic glove, crushed; 3 tablespoon pinenuts; salt; freshly ground black pepper; Croutons to garnish

Spinach with Raisin and Pine Nuts

Ingredients

50g (2 oz) seedless raisins or sultanas
900g (2 lb) fresh spinach, thoroughly washed and trimmed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small garlic glove, crushed
3 tablespoons pinenuts
salt
freshly ground black pepper
Croutons to garnish

Instructions

Poor some boiling water over the raisins/sultanas and leave them to plump up, while you cook the spinach. Do this by packing it into a large saucepan, adding just a little boiling water and a sprinkle of salt. if young spinach blanch for a couple of moments if older they may take longer Drain well in a colander, squeezing out the liquid. now chop it roughly. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and saute the garlic gently for a couple of minutes. Add the spinach, pine nuts and drained, soaked raisins/sultanas. Season with a little more salt if it is needed and some freshly ground black pepper. Cook gently for about 5 mins the serve with croutons sprinkled over it. Maybe used as an entree or as a side dish