Spinach with Apples and Pine Nuts

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"This is an easy and versatile recipe for spinach. I have substituted different types of nuts, frozen for fresh spinach, and apples for raisins. Yum!"
Spinach with Apples and Pine Nuts Recipe
PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  5 Min
READY IN  15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, slivered
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 1 apple - peeled, cored and chopped
  • 1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach
  • salt and black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over low heat. Add the garlic, pine nuts, and apple; cook until the nuts and garlic are golden and the apple is just soft, 3 to 5 minutes.
  2. Increase the heat to medium, and add the spinach to the skillet. Stir and cook another 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.19 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2007 by Ecco_Star 
I think toasting pine nuts before adding olive oil would be better. Also make sure to cook... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.19 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2007 by SHELKINS 
I added a little of crumbled feta cheese at the end right before serving. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.19 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2008 by Whitney 
This would be good to make as a simple yet impressive looking side dish. I was surprised that... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.19 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2008 by Nicole 
Very simple and very tasty. I would suggest toasting the pine nuts first on a higher temp and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.19 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2008 by M. Howland 
Not too amazing of a side dish, but it was decent. I'd recommend toasting the nuts before... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.19 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2009 by tizzylizz 
Made a very nice compliment with the AR recipe: Maple Salmon. Very light on flavor...but, we... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.19 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2009 by Ncoselmon 
Very Tasty! Great side dish! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.19 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2008 by MotherLodeViv 
Yummy. Per other reviewers, I used a green apple, added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.19 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2008 by diana 
Very good. followed the recipe exactly. used green apples. They were really great. Thanx MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.19 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2008 by eme 
i also recomend crumbling feta on top as well as some dried cranberries. MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Spinach with Apples and Pine Nuts

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 122

  • Total Fat: 9.3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 153mg
  • Total Carbs: 8.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.1g
  • Protein: 3.2g

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