Quinoa and Spinach
A flavorful and healthy whole grain side dish. Goes great with Balsamic Chicken with Mushrooms. 44
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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
|
|
| ⅛ | 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
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%
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Vitamin C 3%
Calcium 2%
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Iron 12%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
How is this calculated?
