Spinach with Raisins and Pine Nuts

Spinach with Raisins and Pine Nuts
Servings: 4
Prep time: 35 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup golden raisins
• 1/2 cup pine nuts
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 onion, medium dice
• 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
• 1 lb. spinach, well rinsed
• juice from 1/2 a lemon
• kosher salt and black pepper

Directions:

1. Cover the raisins with ~1/2 hot water and allow to sit for 30 minutes to hydrate.
2. Place pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium-low heat. Cook until nuts are golden brown; shaking pan periodically.
3. Wipe out skillet, return to medium heat and add the oil. Heat until shimmering; add onions and a generous pinch of salt. Toss to coat with oil and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the chopped garlic, toss and cook until fragrant (about 1 minutes).
5. Add spinach, another generous pinch of salt and cover the pan. Cook, undisturbed, for 5 minutes.
6. Remove the cover. Stir onions and spinach together. Continue to cook, uncovered, for an additional 5 minutes or until moisture has evaporated.
7. Add lemon juice, raisins and pine nuts; stir to incorporate. Taste; add pepper and salt as desired.

Notes:
If a lemon isn’t available add 1 tablespoon of cider or white vinegar.