Spinach with Raisins & Almonds

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1/2 cup raisins 1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup slivered almonds2 garlic cloves, crushed2 10-oz. pkgs baby spinach leaves2 tablespoons fresh grated lemon peelsalt and pepper to taste
Directions
1. Place raisins in a bowl and pour boiling water over them until just covered and let sit for 5 minutes. Drain thoroughly, then set aside.

2. Heat oil in a large skillet, over medium-high heat then add pine nuts and saute until they turn golden. Add garlic and saute for an additional minute. Stir in raisins and then add spinach leaves. Stir ingredients until spinach has wilted, about 1 minute.

3. Remove from heat and add lemon peel. Season with salt and pepper to taste.


Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FLUFFYWONKENOBE.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 198.7
  • Total Fat: 11.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 114.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 23.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.8 g
  • Protein: 7.7 g

Member Reviews
  • AMANDALYNNE415
    I made something like this the other night-- after falling in love with this recipe on a vacation. I used almonds instead of pine nuts as well-- it was still very yummy. Perfect side dish! - 3/31/08