Spinach in Olive Oil

Ingredients

• 3 bunches fresh green spinach
• 1 onion
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Half a bunch fresh cilantro
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• Salt
• This distinctive vegetarian spinach recipe is from a friend of Sho Tabkhin Al-Youm:
• Rana Alssaban

Method

1. Wash the fresh spinach well, then pour boiling water over it.
2. Place the spinach in a colander to drain, then immediately pour cold water over it so it retains its beautiful green color.
3. Squeeze the spinach leaves well to remove all the water.
4. Sauté the chopped onion in olive oil; when the onion is cooked, add the chopped cilantro and garlic.
5. Place the squeezed spinach leaves on a serving plate and top with the sautéed onion, cilantro, and garlic.
6. Garnish as desired with lemon slices, walnuts, and pomegranate seeds.