Sautéed Spinach with Almonds and Golden Raisins
 
 
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Ingredients
  • 18 ounces (18 c.) baby spinach
  • ¼ c. water
  • ½ c. golden raisins
  • 2 T. olive oil, plus 2 tsp. more for drizzling
  • 4 cloves garlic, sliced thin
  • ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
  • salt
  • ⅓ c. toasted slivered almonds
  • 2 tsp. sherry vinegar
Instructions
  1. Place spinach and water in a large microwave-safe bowl.
  2. Cover bowl with a large dinner plate.
  3. Microwave until spinach is decreased in volume by half, 3-4 minutes.
  4. Using potholders, remove bowl from microwave and keep covered for 1 minute.
  5. Carefully remove plate and transfer spinach to colander set in sink.
  6. Using the back of a rubber spatula, press spinach to release excess liquid.
  7. Transfer spinach to cutter board and roughly chop.
  8. Return spinach to colander and press a second time.
  9. Heat raisins 2 T. olive oil, garlic and pepper flakes in a 10" skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until garlic is light golden brown and beginning to sizzle, 3-6 minutes. Add spinach to skillet using tongs to stir and coat with oil. Sprinkle with ¼ tsp. salt and continue stirring with tongs until spinach is uniformly wilted and glossy green, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with almonds and vinegar; stir to combine. Drizzle with remaining 2 tsp. olive oil and season with salt to taste.
Notes
Recipe Courtesy of Village Kitchen Shoppe
Recipe by at https://maryannridinispencer.com/lets-do-lunch-with-the-village-kitchen-shoppe/