Traditionally Sicilian, this dish is earthy with greens and a perfect balance of sweet and savory, I love it warm or at room temperature as part of an Italian style buffet

• 2- 10 oz packages fresh spinach or 4 bunches fresh leaf spinach
• 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
• ½ cup raisins, plumped in hot water for 10 minutes
• ½ cup pine nuts, toasted
• Salt & fresh pepper to taste

1. Wash spinach thoroughly in several changes of water, drain well
2. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large saute pan.  Add garlic and saute for several minutes, until slightly golden.  Do not brown garlic as it will be bitter!
3. Add spinach, raisins, salt & pepper and saute until spinach is wilted.  Add pine nuts, toss and taste for seasoning adding additional salt and pepper if necessary.
4. Serve immediately or may be served at room temperature.

Serves 4

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