Friday, July 22, 2011

Spinach with Almonds

Pair these two super foods together and you can’t go wrong! Spinach is full of antioxidants and other vital nutrients. Almonds help balance blood sugar, blood lipids, and protect against heart disease.


Ingredients
5 cloves of garlic, pressed or chopped
1/3 cup raw almonds, chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
sea salt to taste
1 pound spinach, washed and drained
1/4 cup water


Directions
Heat pot large enough to contain spinach on high heat. When bottom of pan is hot, reduce heat to medium and add oil. Saute garlic and almonds until almonds are slightly toasted. Add cinnamon and nutmeg, stir then add spinach and water. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Stir and turn off heat. Keep covered for an additional 10 minutes to let spinach wilt.


Serves 4 as a side dish.


Enjoy!

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