Spinach with pine nuts & garlic
A stylish side dish that's ready in a flash
Difficulty and servings
Serves 6
Preparation and cooking times
5 mins work
- Wash the spinach thoroughly and cram into a large pan. Pour over a little boiling water, cover tightly and cook for 2-3 mins, until the leaves have wilted.
- Tip into a colander and drain well. Use the side of a small plate to press the spinach down to extract the last of the water. If using frozen, defrost in the microwave and drain.
- Meanwhile heat the oil, add the pine nuts and fry until golden. Add the garlic and fry briefly, then stir in the spinach and stir until heated through. Season and serve in a warm side dish.
Green alternatives
This treatment also works well with green beans (cook for 5-6 mins) or broccoli florets (cook for 3-4 mins).
Per serving
127 kcalories, protein 6.0g, carbohydrate 3.0g, fat 10.0 g, saturated fat 1.0g, fibre 4.0g, salt 0.84 g
Recipe from Good Food magazine, April 2005.
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Ingredients
- 1kg fresh spinach , or 500g frozen leaf spinach
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp pine nuts
- 2 garlic cloves , finely chopped or crushed
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Difficulty and servings
Serves 6
Preparation and cooking times
5 mins work
Super-healthy - good source of calcium and vitamin C
Ingredients
- 1kg fresh spinach , or 500g frozen leaf spinach
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp pine nuts
- 2 garlic cloves , finely chopped or crushed
Per serving
127 kcalories, protein 6.0g, carbohydrate 3.0g, fat 10.0 g, saturated fat 1.0g, fibre 4.0g, salt 0.84 g
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