Catalan-Style Spinach
Experience the vibrant flavors of Catalonia with Catalan-Style Spinach, where tender spinach is sautéed with garlic, pine nuts, and raisins, creating a harmonious balance of sweet and savory notes. This traditional dish offers a taste of Mediterranean sunshine in every bite, perfect for bringing a touch of Spanish flair to your table.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 4 10oz bags stemmed curly spinach
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 large garlic cloves very finely chopped
- Kosher salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, cover the raisins with warm water and let stand until plumped, about 10 minutes, drain well. Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, toast the pine nuts over moderate heat, tossing, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 cup of water to a boil. Add half the spinach in large handfuls, letting each batch wilt slightly before adding more. Cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until just wilted, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a colander to drain. Repeat with another 1/4 cup of water and the remaining spinach.
- In the large saucepan, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Add the garlic and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until fragrant and lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Stir in the spinach, raisins, pine nuts and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is hot, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
Notes
This recipe was originally published in the September 2017 edition of Food and Wine.
This favorite recipe was contributed by a Backyard Eats client! She encourages home cooks to substitute ingredients as needed based their lifestyle or what's growing fresh in their garden.