Savory Spinach Gratin

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 pounds fresh spinach, well washed, dried, and stemmed
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh dill
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon Curry Spice Blend or curry powder
• 1/4 teaspoon toasted ground cumin
• coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup ghee

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
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3. Lightly grease a 9-inch gratin dish with olive oil.
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5. Coarsely chop the spinach, and in a large bowl, toss it with the dill, garlic, curry powder, cumin, salt and pepper.
6. When well combined, firmly pack the mixture into the preapred gratin dish.
7. Sprinkle the bread crumbs generously on top.
8. Drizzle the ghee over the crumbs, making sure they are well coated.
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10. Bake the gratin for about 45 minutes, or until the spinach liquid has evaporated and the top has browned.
11. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
12. Wine Suggestions: Chateau Ste.-Michele Gewurztraminer Zaca Mesa Roussann These delicate white wines enhance the lsightly spiced leafiness of the spinach gratin.

olive oil, fresh spinach, dill, garlic, curry spice, ground cumin, salt, bread crumbs, ghee

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/savory-spinach-gratin-recipe.html (may not work)