Espinacas a la Catalana

Name: Espinacas a la Catalana
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh spinach leaves, cleaned; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 1/4 cup raisins; 2 garlic cloves, sliced; 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

Fresh spinach sauteed with toasted pine nuts, plump raisins, and garlic in olive oil. This classic Catalan dish balances earthy greens with subtle sweetness and nutty crunch.

18 minEasyServes 4175 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb fresh spinach leaves, cleaned
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup raisins
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1/2 tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2

Add 1/4 cup pine nuts and cook for 2 minutes until lightly golden.
3

Add 2 sliced garlic cloves and 1/4 cup raisins, sauteing for 1 minute until fragrant and raisins plump.
4

Add 1 lb cleaned fresh spinach leaves in batches, cooking for 4 minutes until wilted.
5

Season with 1/2 tsp fine sea salt and stir well before serving.

Questions

How long does Espinacas a la Catalana keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Espinacas a la Catalana?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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