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Spinach With Pine Nuts And Almonds
(Espinacas Con Pinones Y Almendras)
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| What You Need: |
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¼ cup olive oil
1 large garlic clove, peeled and cut in half lengthwise
¼ cup pine nuts (pignoli)
¼ cup blanched slivered almonds
1 pound freshly cooked spinach, drained and finely chopped, or 2 ten-ounce packages chopped frozen spinach, thoroughly defrosted and drained
¼ cup finely diced "serrano" ham or substitute 1 ounce "prosciutto" or other lean smoked ham
1 teaspoon salt
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| How To Cook: |
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1. In a heavy 10-to 12-inch skillet, heat the olive oil over moderate heat until a light haze forms above it. Add the garlic and, stirring constantly, cook for 1 or 2 minutes.
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2. Remove the garlic with a slotted spoon and discard it. Add the pine nuts and almonds to the oil remaining in the pan and cook for 2 or 3 minutes, or until they are slightly brown.
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3. Add the spinach, ham and salt and toss together with a spoon until the ingredients are thoroughly mixed and heated through. Taste for seasoning and serve at once.
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