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Quinoa and Spinach

 

A flavorful and healthy whole grain side dish. Goes great with Balsamic Chicken with Mushrooms.
44

Yield

8

servings

Prep

15

min

Cook

25

min

Ready

40

min

Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free
 

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large yellow onion
Minced
1 clove garlic
Minced
1 cup quinoa
Uncooked
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups chicken broth
teaspoon black pepper
*
4 cups baby spinach
*

Directions

Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook stirring frequently until onion is tender (3-5 minutes).

Add quinoa to skillet, stirring frequently until quinoa starts to turn golden brown. About 2 minutes.

Add broth and pepper to skillet, bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low and simmer for 13 minutes, stir in spinach. Cover and cook until spinach and quinoa are tender and liquid is absorbed, about 3 to 5 minutes; season with salt.

Yield 8½ cup servings

 

* not incl. in nutrient facts

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 102g (3.6 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 12226% of calories from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 238mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Sugars g
Protein 9g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 3%
Calcium 2% Iron 12%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?

 

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