Spinach with Garlic and Pine Nuts

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. spinach leaves, tough stems removed (7-8 cups loosely packed)
• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp pine nuts
• 2 garlic cloves, sliced
• salt
• freshly ground black pepper

Makes 4 (3/4-cup) Servings

1. Wash spinach and spin dry, leaving some droplets of water on leaves.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pine nuts and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly golden, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minutes more. Add spinach to the pan, in batches if necessary, and saute until starting to wilt, 30 seconds. Cook, stirring and tossing frequently until all spinach is wilted and liquid is absorbed, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

WW POINTS VALUE: 2 PTS.

Note: This recipe appears in the South Beach Diet Quick & Easy Cookbook. I was cooking Mustard-Crusted Steak on the grill and I needed a healthy side dish to go with the steak and this looked simple and delicious. This dish was very simple to make and delicious to eat. The aromas of olive oil and garlic is so heavenly delicious it will make your mouth water. This side dish can go with any main dish for lunch or dinner. If you are looking for a steak dinner, I highly recommend Mustard-Crusted Steak served with Spinach with Garlic and Pine Nuts and a Savory Cheddar Cheese Biscuit. I guarantee you won't go out to a steakhouse again after this meal.