Spinach with Pine Nuts and Raisins

Spinach with Pine Nuts and Raisins
Spinach with Pine Nuts and Raisins
(Spinaci con Pinoli e Passerine) Spinach with pine nuts and raisins is a classic Sephardic dish that appears on tables in Greece, Spain, Turkey, and Italy, where it is a staple on Venetian and Genoese menus. It is a perfect accompaniment to delicate fish or poultry dishes and is often served at room temperature.
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  • Served Person: Makes 6 servings
Italian Jewish Side Sauté Vegetarian Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur Raisin Pine Nut Spinach Kosher Vegan Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 2 1/2 pounds spinach
  • 2 small yellow onions or 6 green onions, minced
  • 4 tablespoons raisins, plumped in hot water and drained
  • 4 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
  • Carbohydrate 15 g(5%)
  • Fat 10 g(16%)
  • Fiber 5 g(21%)
  • Protein 7 g(13%)
  • Saturated Fat 1 g(6%)
  • Sodium 536 mg(22%)
  • Calories 160

Preparation Rinse the spinach well and remove the stems. Place in a large sauté pan with only the rinsing water clinging to the leaves. Cook over medium heat, turning as needed until wilted, just a few minutes. Drain well and set aside. Add the olive oil to the now-empty pan and place over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until tender, about 8 minutes. Add the spinach, raisins, and pine nuts and sauté briefly to warm through. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm or at room temperature. Cucina Ebraica: Flavors of the Italian Jewish Kitchen Chronicle Books

Preparation Rinse the spinach well and remove the stems. Place in a large sauté pan with only the rinsing water clinging to the leaves. Cook over medium heat, turning as needed until wilted, just a few minutes. Drain well and set aside. Add the olive oil to the now-empty pan and place over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until tender, about 8 minutes. Add the spinach, raisins, and pine nuts and sauté briefly to warm through. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm or at room temperature. Cucina Ebraica: Flavors of the Italian Jewish Kitchen Chronicle Books