Spinach: Sauteed with Gold Raisins and Toasted Pine Nuts

By Snook

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 T olive oil
• 1/2 tsp minced shallots
• 1/2 tsp minced garlic
• 1 1/2 T golden raisins, plumped in water
• 1 1/2 T pine nuts, toasted
• 2 dashes sherry vinegar or fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp butter
• 5 c packed baby spinach

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the oil and heat. Add the shallots and garlic and saute until softened. Add the raisins and cook until warm, about 1 minute. Add the pine nuts, increase the heat, and add the sherry vinegar. Stir with a wooden spoon to scrape up the browned bits that cling to the bottom of the pan. Add the butter and melt, then add the spinach and stir or toss with tongs until wilted. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.