Spinach With Raisins and Pine Nuts

• 5 -6 tablespoons raisins
• 2 (10 ounce) packages fresh spinach (or one 10-oz frozen chopped)
• 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 -8 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly smashed
• 5 tablespoons pine nuts
• salt
• pepper

1. Place the raisins in a small bowl, add very hot water to cover and soak till plump, 10-15 minutes.
2. Drain well and pat dry with a paper towel, and set aside.
3. If using fresh spinach - rinse but do not drain spinach, place in a medium saucepan over medium heat and cover the pan.
4. cook the spinach in the water that clings to the leaves till wilted 4-5 minutes, stirring a few times.
5. transfer the spinach to a colander and squeeze out the excess moisture by pressing on the spinach with the back of a spoon.
6. Chop coarsely.
7. (if using frozen, thaw and squeeze out excess water).
8. heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over low heat.
9. add the garlic, pine nuts and soaked raisins and cook till the nuts and the garlic are light golden, 3-5 minutes.
10. increase the heat to medium add the chopped spinach and cook for about 1 minute, stirring to combine evenly.
11. season with salt and pepper to taste, transfer to serving bowl.

raisins, fresh spinach, garlic, nuts, salt, pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spinach-with-raisins-and-pine-nuts-235294 (may not work)