Quinoa with Spinach and Feta Cheese
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- Number of Servings: 2
Ingredients
Directions
1/2 cup uncooked quinoa1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil2 cloves garlic, sliced very thin1 cup Fresh Express Baby Spinach 1 ounce feta cheese
Rinse the quinoa in a strainer. (Use a sifter if you don't have a strainer that's small enough.) In a small saucepan, add the quinoa and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then cover and reduce heat to simmer until water is absorbed, about 10-15 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil and garlic. Cook the garlic in the oil until the edges of the garlic turns very light brown, being careful not to burn the garlic (reduce heat to low if necessary). When the quinoa is done cooking, add it to the skillet along with the spinach. Stir it together until the spinach wilts. Add the crumbled feta cheese and stir to combine. Makes 2 servings.
*Edit* I discovered why the calorie count was so high. The nutrition info in the database for the quinoa was completely different than what's listed on the box (for the same brand I used). So I changed the info on the quinoa, and now the nutrition info should be correct. Sorry about that!*
Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil and garlic. Cook the garlic in the oil until the edges of the garlic turns very light brown, being careful not to burn the garlic (reduce heat to low if necessary). When the quinoa is done cooking, add it to the skillet along with the spinach. Stir it together until the spinach wilts. Add the crumbled feta cheese and stir to combine. Makes 2 servings.
*Edit* I discovered why the calorie count was so high. The nutrition info in the database for the quinoa was completely different than what's listed on the box (for the same brand I used). So I changed the info on the quinoa, and now the nutrition info should be correct. Sorry about that!*
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 232.8
- Total Fat: 8.5 g
- Cholesterol: 12.6 mg
- Sodium: 175.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 32.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g
- Protein: 7.6 g
Member Reviews
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STPHNE
I'm trying to eat healthier and this was an EXCELLENT side. Quinoa is a little expensive at my regular grocery store. I recommend finding a health store and buying it in bulk. As for this dish, it was pretty easy. I shredded my spinach before adding it. My picky teenager ate it with chicken. - 11/21/09
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MAINEROCKS
WOW! Love it - have made twice already. I like the spinach cut into small pieces & w/extra. Also glad I started the garlic only a few minutes before the quinoa was done - cooks fast. First time cooking quinoa (had to buy a sifter for it) but so glad I tried it. 2nd time added cubed/cooked chicken. - 8/7/09
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FMALIK79
I made this last night and it was delicious! This was my first time making quinoa and this was the perfect way to try it. As someone else also did, I made this in one pot...I cooked the onions and roasted the quinoa a bit before adding chicken broth to cook it. Excellent and so easy! - 7/25/09