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.


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