Spinach with Pine Nuts and Raisins

A side that comes together in under an hour and is fresh, acidic, earthy, spicy, and sweet!?

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Carrie Vasios

Recipe Details

Spinach with Pine Nuts and Raisins Recipe

Cook 10 mins
Active 20 mins
Total 10 mins
Serves 2 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1/4 cup pine nuts

  • 2 medium cloves garlic, minced, about 2 teaspoons

  • 1/4 cup raisins

  • 10 ounces baby spinach

  • 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest

  • 1 teaspoon sherry wine vinager

  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a 12-inch heavy-bottomed stainless steel skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add pinenuts and cook, stirring and shaking frequently until they begin to turn golden, about 2 minutes. Add raisins and cook, stirring often, until heated through, about 1 minute. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add spinach to pan. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons water. Cook, stirring constantly until spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes.

  2. Stir in lemon zest and sherry vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
329 Calories
26g Fat
24g Carbs
7g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 2
Amount per serving
Calories 329
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26g 33%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 263mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 7g
Vitamin C 43mg 216%
Calcium 161mg 12%
Iron 5mg 29%
Potassium 1054mg 22%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)