Spinach with Pine Nuts and Raisins

Side Dishes

A nice side for winter meat entrees, this bright and flavorful dish is a delicious way to get your greens onto any table. The simple list of ingredients makes it easy to prepare.

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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Cook: 10 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

1/3 cup golden raisins
1/3 cup pine nuts
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 packages (10 ounces each) fresh spinach, torn
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. Place raisins in a small bowl. Cover with boiling water; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. In a Dutch oven, cook pine nuts and garlic in oil over medium heat for 2 minutes. Stir in raisins; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the spinach, salt and pepper; cook just until tender, 4-5 minutes. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 171 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 175mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fruit.