Spinach With Olives and Lemon

Ingredients

• 2 lbs fresh baby spinach
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 3-4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 preserved lemon, rind of, chopped (may substitute 1 T fresh grated lemon peel)
• 1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted and chopped
• sea salt
• fresh ground pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Wash the spinach and place in a large covered pan over low heat. Steam for 1-2 minutes until the spinach wilts. Drain well.

2. 2

   Heat the garlic in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add the preserved lemon, olives and spinach. Cook for another minute, season with salt and pepper, and stir in the remaining olive oil.

4. 4

   Serve immediately or chill and serve cold as a salad.