1 1/2 pounds fresh spinach*
Quelites Spinach
1/4 teaspoon crushed chile pequin*
1 tablespoon shortening
3 tablespoons chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1. Wash spinach and
remove stem ends.
2. Place spinach in a
medium-sized saucepan
and steam for 10 minutes
at medium heat.
3. Drain and chop spinach.
Set aside.
4. Sauté onion in shortening
in a medium-sized
saucepan at medium heat.
5. Add spinach and remaining
ingredients to onion
and cook for an additional
5 minutes.
* Ten ounces frozen spinach
may be substituted.
** Varied amounts may be used.
