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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 kg (2 lbs.) spinach (see Notes)
- 3-4 heaping spoonfuls of lard, or butter, or a combination of butter and olive oil
- 1-2 cloves of garlic, slightly crushed (optional)
- 75-100g (2-1/2 to 3 oz.) raisins, softened in hot water for a few minutes and drained well
- 75-100g (2-1/2 to 3 oz) pine nuts
- Salt and pepper
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 378g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 310 | |
| Calories from Fat 137 | 44% |
| Total Fat 16.34g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat 1.28g | 5% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 262mg | 11% |
| Potassium 2173mg | 62% |
| Total Carbs 37.81g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.1g | 30% |
| Sugars 18.96g | 13% |
| Protein 13.32g | 21% |
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Reviews
June 16, 2013
Easy and delicious! I substituted baby kale which required a little extra steaming time to ensure doneness.I've cooked/tasted this recipe!This is a variation
Comments
June 16, 2013Frank:
This looks and sounds great. We eat spinach often. This is a welcome addition to Try Soon. I like the addition of pine nuts and raisins to add a textural component to the dish as well flavor. Thanks for sharing.
Best Regards,
Bob
June 12, 2013Frank, you've got another winner here. This looks delicious. I love spinach and will have to try this, looks very pleasing to the eyes (important)!!1 reply
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