Spinach with Garlic and Pine Nuts
Ingredients

1 pound spinach leaves (I like to use the ready-to-use bagged spinach)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoon pine nuts (almonds also work great in this recipe!)
2 garlic cloves, sliced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pine nuts and cook until lightly golden, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more. 3. Add spinach to the pan, in batches if necessary, and sauté until starting to wilt. Cook, stirring and tossing frequently, until all spinach is wilted and liquid is absorbed, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve. This would make a great side dish at your Thanksgiving dinner!

Makes 4 (3/4-cup) servings


Some cool things to know about spinach: it is rich in beta-carotene, folic acid, magnesium, and vitamin K. Also, if you do decided to forgo the bagged spinach, please know that the thicker leaves are better for sautéing/cooking and the flatter, thinner leaves are better for salads and eating raw.