Garlic Spinach with Nuts

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Garlic Spinach with  Nuts

 

 

2 pounds fresh spinach, washed, drained

4 tablespoons butter or marg

3 tablespoons olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

cayenne pepper to taste

4 tablespoons seedless raisins or dried cherries or cranberries

4 tablespoons pine nuts or other chopped nuts

2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese

 

Wash spinach well, drain and cut into coarse shreds. Plunge into boiling water

and drain. Heat 2 tablespoons of butter and olive oil in pan. Add garlic and

cayenne to taste. Cook over moderate heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add raisins and

pine nuts. Cook 2 minutes more. Mix into spinach until well blended. Arrange on

a hot, flat ovenproof dish. Sprinkle cheese over top. Melt remaining butter and

pour over the top. Brown quickly under the broiler.