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Sautéed Spinach with Basil

• Hands-On Time: 15 minutes
  Total Time: 15 minutes
  Makes 4 servings
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup (2 ounces) pine nuts
• 10 ounces fresh spinach leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups fresh basil leaves

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add the pine nuts and cook until lightly golden, about 3 minutes. Increase heat to medium and add the spinach, salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons of water. Cover and cook, tossing occasionally with tongs, until the spinach wilts, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Add the basil and toss until it wilts, about 1 minute. Serve immediately.