Pecan Spinach

gluten free / vegan
This is such an easy side-dish!  It's also gluten free and vegan.
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Ingredients
​1/3 cup golden raisins, plumped in water
1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped
1/2 tsp Tabasco Sauce
1/2 tsp cumin
salt & pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
2 shallots, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 bunches fresh spinach, washed and patted dry
Steps
  1. Plump raisins by soaking in a cup of warm (not hot) water for 5 to 10 minutes, then drain.
  2. Prepare spinach by washing and removing stems.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan or stock pot over medium low heat.  Add shallots, garlic, and spinach.  You will have to add the spinach in batches.  As one batch wilts a bit, add more so that it all fits in the pan.
  4. Stir constantly for about 2 minutes until spinach is wilted.
  5. Add seasonings, raisins, and pecans.  Stir and cook at low heat for about 4 minutes.
  6. Serve immediately.