Wednesday, January 31, 2007

More Mediterranean-Style Recipes

Today’s recipe is a side dish and features the following Sonoma Diet powerhouse foods: spinach, olive oil and raisins.

Spinach Español
(4 Servings)
3 T. olive oil, divided
1 medium apple, peeled, cored and cut into ½ inch chunks
1/2 c. pine nuts
1 shallot, minced
½ c. raisins
1-9 or 10 oz. box of frozen spinach, defrosted and drained
Salt & pepper to taste

Heat 1 T. olive oil in large pot. Add apple chunks and sauté until brown around the edges (about 3 min.). Add pine nuts and sauté until lightly toasted (about 3 min.). Add 2 T. olive oil, shallot, raisins and spinach to pot. Stir to combine; cover and simmer 2 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

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