Spinach with Pine Nuts and Raisins Recipe Video

A really, really tasty side dish from Dr. Janet Brill...low carb, low cholesterol, low sodium, and just fabulous

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time5 Min
Ready In10 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
TasteFeel
MethodVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Pine nuts2 Tablespoon
 Extra virgin olive oil1 Tablespoon
 Garlic2 Clove (10 gm), peeled and sliced
 Raisins2 Tablespoon
 Baby spinach5 Ounce
 Kosher salt1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Black pepper1⁄2 Teaspoon, freshly grounded

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 122 Calories from Fat 78

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9 g13.7%

Saturated Fat 0.65 g3.2%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 151.8 mg6.3%

Total Carbohydrates 10 g3.2%

Dietary Fiber 1.7 g6.7%

Sugars 5.2 g

Protein 2 g4.8%

Vitamin A 50.1% Vitamin C 20.1%

Calcium 4.9% Iron 9.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. In a large skillet, toast the pine nuts until lightly browned; set aside in a bowl.
2. In the same skillet, heat the olive oil and sauté garlic and raisins for 1 minute until everything is soft.
3. Add the spinach and toss it with a pair of tong until they wilt.

SERVING
4. Serve the spinach in a plate and sprinkle salt and pepper. Top with toasted pine nuts.
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