Spinach Parmesan quinoa

(from Asaka’s recipe box)

Categories: entree, not tried

Ingredients

  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 handfuls baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a medium saucepan. Add onion and saute for 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 1 more minute. Season with salt and pepper. Add quinoa and saute for about 2 more minutes.

  2. Stir in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.

  3. Add spinach to the pan, cover for a couple of minutes to allow the spinach to wilt.

  4. Once spinach starts to wilt, stir into quinoa and stir in parmesan. Serve immediately.

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