Quinoa with Spinach and Feta Cheese
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 2
- 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
View full nutritional breakdown of Quinoa with Spinach and Feta Cheese calories by ingredient
Submitted by: SLIMKATIE
Introduction
Quinoa is similar to brown rice, with a higher protein content. This is a delicious side dish or light meal. Quinoa is similar to brown rice, with a higher protein content. This is a delicious side dish or light meal.Number of Servings: 2
Ingredients
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1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, sliced very thin
1 cup Fresh Express Baby Spinach
1 ounce feta cheese
Directions
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!*
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Member Ratings For This Recipe
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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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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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I haven't made this particular recipe, but make a similar one that is stuffed into bell peppers. Very, very good. To the person who commented about the high calories-- The calorie count didn't look right to me, so I looked it up. Dry quinoa has about 350 calories for half a cup. The cheese and oil w - 5/26/08
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i love this recipe! though, the protein count seems a little low according to this site: http://caloriecount.about.com/calories-qui
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can anyone help me understand the breakdown better?
thanx! - 11/17/08
Reply from SLIMKATIE (11/21/08)
The website you listed shows the facts for 1 CUP of quinoa. The recipe nutrition facts list the amount in 1/4 cup (1 serving of the recipe). I listed the nutrition as it was on the box of quinoa.
