A delightful Catalan dish featuring spinach, golden raisins, and toasted pine nuts.
35 minutes
A delightful Catalan dish featuring spinach, golden raisins, and toasted pine nuts.
0 lb
tablespoons
cups
Golden Raisins, soaked in water for 20 minutes and drained
tablespoons
to taste
to taste
1. Wash and Steam Spinach
Start by thoroughly washing the spinach, ensuring you remove any thick stems. Once washed, drain the leaves but leave a bit of water clinging to them. Place the spinach in a large pot and steam it over medium heat for about 2 to 3 minutes until the leaves wilt into a soft mass.
2. Toast Pine Nuts
While the spinach is steaming, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pine nuts to the skillet and sauté them, making sure to shake or stir constantly. Keep a close eye on them; they’re done once they begin to color.
3. Combine Raisins and Spinach
Add the soaked and drained raisins to the skillet, mixing well to combine with the pine nuts. Then, transfer the wilted spinach into the skillet. Mix everything thoroughly to ensure the flavors are evenly distributed.
4. Season and Cook
Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend the flavors beautifully.
Opt for Swiss chard, use diced apples for a fresh, tart sweetness, and toasted walnuts for a different nutty profile.
Add strips of grilled chicken, sautéed shrimp, or crispy tofu to the core recipe to transform it into a more protein-rich meal.
Swap raisins for a drizzle of honey or maple syrup, pine nuts for sesame seeds, and add a splash of soy sauce and a hint of ginger for an Asian twist.
Add the zest of one orange or lemon to the spinach as it cooks. This will give the dish a bright, aromatic lift that complements the sweetness of the raisins.
Crumble some fresh goat cheese or feta over the top of the dish just before serving. The tanginess of the cheese will contrast nicely with the sweetness of the raisins and the earthiness of the spinach.
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