Sautéed Greens with Currants
Source of Recipe
Veggie Table - Show #49
List of Ingredients
* ¼ cup (50 mL) -- Boiling water
* 3 tbsp (50 mL) -- currants
* 1 tbsp + 2 tsp (15 mL + 10 mL) -- Extra virgin olive oil
* 4 -- Garlic cloves, sliced thinly
* 1 ¾ - 2 lbs (+/- 1 kg) -- Spinach, washed, trimmed, but not dried
* or Swiss chard, washed, trimmed, but not dried
* 4 tbsp (60 mL) -- Pine nuts, slightly toasted
* To taste... -- Salt and fresh pepper
* For garnish? -- Lemon wedges
Recipe
If using dried currants: pour boiling water over currants in a heat proof bowl, soak until plump and drain well. Heat olive oil over moderate to low hear in a large heavy bottom saucepan. Add garlic and cook, stirring until light coloured. With a slotted spoon, remove on to plate. Add spinach (or Swiss shard), a handful at a time, and cook with tongs or two spoons until just wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with garlic slices and lemon wedges.
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