Spinach and Beans with Caramelized Onions

Makes 4 to 6 servings

A wonderful lebanese dish. You can use black-eyed peas or haricot beans or chick peas for this dish. You can also use frozen spinach (defrost it thoroughly). If using fresh spinach, wash well and remove stems if they are thick.

ingredients

1 large onion
6 T extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 lb. fresh spinach
salt and black pepper
one 14 oz. can of beans, drained
juice of 1/4 to 1/2 a lemon

directions

1
Fry onion in 2 T oil, stirring often, until brown and caramelized.
2
In a large saucepan, heat garlic in 2 T oil for moments only, until the aroma rises. Add the spinach, put on the lid, and cook until the spinach rumples to a soft mass. Add salt and pepper.
3
Stir beans and the fried onions into the spinach; add lemon juice and cook through. Add the remaining oil and serve cold.
4
(I think it tastes good warm too!)