Spinach with Pine Nuts, Raisins and Bacon

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Sauteed spinach with toasted pine nuts, golden raisins and crumbled bacon is a simple, side dish that pairs well with grilled lamb chops, a juicy steak or chicken. I also use this recipe for a bruschetta appetizer: Take fresh sliced French bread, toasted and rubbed with fresh garlic (after it is toasted) and top with this spinach recipe and crumbled bacon.

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Spinach with Pine Nuts, Raisins and Bacon
Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup of pine nuts
  • 3 tbsp of olive oil
  • 1 small onion
  • 2lbs or 1 bag of baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup of golden raisins
  • 4 strips of bacon, cooked

Directions:

  1. Fry the bacon and set aside
  2. In a small frying pan, toast the pine nuts over medium heat with nothing in the pan for 3 minutes, until golden, stirring constantly. Place toasted nuts in bowl.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until translucent, about 4-5 minutes
  4. Add the spinach, cook until wilted about 5 minutes, gently stirring often with a wooden spoon.
  5. Add the pine nuts and raisins and carefully toss in with the spinach
  6. Place the spinach in a serving bowl
  7. Add salt and pepper and top with crumpled bacon