Spinach with Raisins

Keep frozen spinach on hand so you can always make this tasty dish in-between shopping trips for fresh produce. Use either light or dark raisins.

2 pkg. (10 ounces each) frozen, chopped spinach

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

1 cup coarse whole grain bread crumbs

½ cup raisins, soaked for 5 minutes in hot water

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

½ cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

Put the frozen spinach in a bowl and microwave for about 5 minutes, or until thawed. Transfer to a strainer and using your hands, squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible.
Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté until soft, about 4 minutes. Add the spinach and raisins, stir, and cook for a minute or two. Sprinkle on the bread crumbs, toss to blend, and add the remaining 4 tablespoons of olive oil. Cook for several minutes to heat through.
Season with salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute longer. Add the cheese, toss, and serve hot.

An Oldways recipe.

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