Spinach with Raisins and Pine Nuts Recipe

Ingredients

  • young spinach - 300g, stalks removed

  • garlic - 2 cloves, crushed

  • crusty white bread - 1 thick slice

  • raisins - 30g

  • pine nuts - 20g

  • olive oil - 2 tbsp

  • ground black pepper and salt

Method

  • Place the raisins in a bowl with boiling water and leave to soak for 12 minutes. Drain.

  • Cut the bread into cubes and discard the crusts. Heat 1 tbsp oil and fry the bread until golden. Drain.

  • Heat the remaining oil in the pan, fry the pine nuts until they are beginning to color. Add in the garlic and spinach, cook quickly, turning the spinach until it just wilted.

  • Toss in the raisins, season with pepper and salt, then transfer to a serving dish. Scatter with croutons and serve immediately. Serves 2.

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