Pic of Spinach and chard with raisins and toasted pine nuts

Spinach and chard with raisins and toasted pine nuts

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Spinach and chard with raisins and toasted pine nuts

Side Serves 4 10 min

This easy and nutritious vegan side dish could also be made of both chard and spinach together for more complexity of flavour. The earthy tones of these sturdy green vegetables go especially well with lamb.

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Ingredients

  • 500g spinach
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • large handful raisins
  • small handful pine nuts, toasted
  • salt and pepper

Method

Prep time: 5 min
Cooking time: 5 min

  • Step 1

    Cook spinach or chard leaves in boiling water for 1 minute, then drain, refresh in cold water and drain again. Squeeze out all the liquid.

  • Step 2

    Fry some sliced garlic in olive oil until soft, add the spinach or chard and toss with the raisins and toasted pine nuts. Season and serve.

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