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Ingredients

  • 175g dried currants
  • 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar and 1 Tbsp hot water
  • 225g walnuts
  • 1kg silverbeet or spinach, washed and drained
  • 50g freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • Freshly ground pepper and salt

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SILVERBEET WITH WALNUTS, CURRANTS &

winter 2010 003

Method

  • Soak the currants for at least 30 minutes or longer if possible
  • Preheat the oven 200C
  • Moisten the walnuts with a little olive oil, then roast them on a baking tray for about 5 minutes or until golden; keep a close eye on them as they burn very quickly
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and plunge in the silverbeet stalks, cook for 2-3 minutes and then add the leaves
  • Cook for a further 2 minutes then drain and lay flat on a tray lined with a dry, clean cloth
  • Set aside
  • Heat a large fry pan up with the oil and add the drained silverbeet , toss to warm through, then add the nuts, and currants, season with salt and freshly ground pepper and lastly the cheese
  • Toss to combine and serve
  • It is great with fish, pork and steak

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This recipe has been supported Janefield Peonies and Hydroponics

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