Spinach with Preserved Lemon

Spinach with Garlic & Preserved Lemon Serves 4 Inspired by a falling jar of preserved lemons, I added some to a spinach side dish. Tart, salty lemons are a wonderful addition to the earthy taste of spinach. This easy recipe is a keeper. 2 large bunches of spinach or Swiss chard 2 Tbsp. garlic Salt Freshly ground black pepper 3 Tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. harissa or 1 tsp. crushed red pepper 1/4 cup minced preserved lemon peel (peel from 1 preserved lemon) or 1 Tbsp. finely grated lemon peel (see NOTE) 2 Tbsp. lemon juice Wash spinach in two changes of water to remove all the grit. Remove and discard the stems and tear any large leaves into pieces. (If using Swiss chard, reserve stalks for another use.) Sauté garlic, lightly seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper, in olive oil over medium heat until garlic softens. Don’t let garlic brown. Stir in harissa. Add spinach, and stir until it wilts (you may need to add spinach a little at a time so it fits in pan). When all spinach is wilted, remove it from heat, taste and add salt, pepper, or harissa, as needed. Stir in minced preserved lemon … Continue reading →