Catalan Spinach Espinacas A La Catalana Recipes

CATALAN SPINACH (ESPINACAS A LA CATALANA)

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Wash the spinach thoroughly under cold running water to remove all sand and debris.
• Trim off the stems.
• Steam the spinach for only 2 to 3 minutes.
• Remove from pan immediately and allow to drain thoroughly.
• Peel and slice the garlic.
• Pour a few tablespoons of olive oil to cover the bottom of a large frying pan .
• Heat pan on medium and sauté garlic for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add the currants and pine nuts to the pan and continue to sauté for 1 minute.
• Add the drained spinach to the pan and mix well, coating with oil.
• Salt to taste.
• Lightly toast the slices of bread, cut in quarters, and serve on the side of the plate.

ESPINACA A LA CATALAN (CATALAN-STYLE SPINACH)

Steps:

• *NOTE: Original recipe specified a golden delicious apple. However any apple variety that holds its shape well for baking will work in this recipe: Rome beauty, braeburn, gala, for example.
• Heat the olive oil in a large pan over a medium-high flame.
• When the oil is very hot, add the apple cubes and cook until they are lightly browned; about 1-2 minutes.
• Add the pine nuts and cook until they are lightly browned; about 20-30 seconds. Watch pan carefully as the pine nuts can burn quite easily! *Constantly stir the nuts to avoid burning.*.
• Add the raisins and the 1/2 teaspoon salt; stir together. Add the spinach and sauté very fast until it just starts to wilt; about another 20-30 seconds.
• Now remove the pan from the heat; the spinach will continue to wilt off the heat.
• Add salt to taste, and serve immediately.