Spinach and Bacon Saute

Ingredients

2 tsp olive or vegetable oil

1/2 cup sliced onion

1 small garlic clove, minced

4 cups thoroughly washed and drained spinach leaves, * torn into bite-size pieces

4 sun-dried tomato halves (not packed in oil), chopped

2 slices crisp bacon, crumbled

1 tbsp each balsamic or red wine vinegar and grated Parmesan cheese

Method

• In 10-inch skillet heat oil; add onion and garlic and cook over high heat, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 1 minute.

• Add bacon and vinegar and stir until combine.

• Transfer to serving platter and sprinkle with cheese.

* Four cups fresh spinach yield about 1 cup cooked spinach.

Notes:

• To boost your iron intake, eat spinach, whole grains, iron-fortified cereals, enriched pasta, lean red meat, kidney beans, and dried fruit.

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