Spinach Roman Style
Discover the elegance of simplicity with Spinach Roman Style, a timeless Italian side dish bursting with Mediterranean flavors. This quick and healthy recipe combines tender, sautéed spinach with toasted pine nuts, sweet raisins, and fragrant garlic, all lightly bathed in extra virgin olive oil. The addition of sea salt and a touch of black pepper enhances the natural sweetness and nuttiness of the ingredients, creating a perfectly balanced dish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this deliciously authentic recipe pairs beautifully with roasted meats, grilled fish, or as part of a vegetarian spread. Whether you're seeking a light and flavorful side or a taste of Rome at your table, this classic spinach medley is sure to delight.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 30 grams pine nuts
- 30 grams raisins
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Rinse the fresh spinach thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt. Shake off excess water and set aside.
Peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers.
Add the sliced garlic to the pan and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly golden.
Add the pine nuts to the pan and toast them for 1-2 minutes, stirring often, until slightly golden.
Stir in the raisins and cook for another 1 minute to allow them to plump up slightly.
Add the spinach to the pan in batches, stirring gently to wilt the leaves. Continue adding more spinach as it wilts down.
Once all the spinach is in the pan, add 2 tablespoons of water, cover with a lid, and let it steam for 2-3 minutes.
Remove the lid, season with sea salt and black pepper, and stir everything together to evenly distribute the flavors.
Cook uncovered for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach is tender and any excess liquid has evaporated.
Transfer the Spinach Roman Style to a serving dish and serve warm as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
663 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.7 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2716 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.8 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.7 g | ||
| Protein | 17.4 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 511 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 18.5 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 441 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
