Quelites

 

Quelites

Ingredients:

12 oz. chopped frozen spinach

¼ cup diced onion

2 tablespoons canola oil

¾-teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon crushed red pepper

Prepared pinto beans                                          

 

Directions:

Thaw spinach in the microwave, or let sit out of the freezer until it is no longer frozen.  Drain all excess liquid from spinach using a dishtowel, or paper towels.  Heat oil in a medium sauté pan and cook onions for about 2 minutes.  Add spinach and mix until combined with onions.  Add salt, crushed red pepper and continue to cook for about 10 – 15 minutes.  You want to get the earthy taste out of the spinach.  Combine with cooked pinto beans, or enjoy with red chile, or both!

Quelites are typically prepared during the Lenten season, but can be enjoyed anytime of the year.  This side dish is one of my favorites.  I hope you enjoy making this dish.  Let me know what other New Mexican dishes you would like to see.