FRESH SPINACH AND LEEKS WITH QUINOA/RICE

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This is a side dish to serve with a main dish. Rice is usually used but Quinoa is a grain high in protein that can boost the nutritional value of the dish. Found on Californiagreekgirl.com

Provided by Ck2plz

Categories     Greek

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 bunches spinach, washed and stems trimmed
2 leeks, washed and chopped
1/2 onion, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups quinoa or 1 1/2 cups rice
3/4 of a can tomato sauce (8 oz can)
1 lemon
2 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Place a large dutch oven on med-high, add olive-oil.
  • Add leeks and onions and saute for 10 minutes or until soft.
  • Add all the spinach, quinoa, tomato sauce, water, salt and pepper. This may look like a lot of spinach but it will melt down.
  • Simmer on low for 40 minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated. Continue stirring.
  • Remove from heat, and let sit for 5-10 minutes until thickened.
  • Squeeze half the lemon on the spinach and serve.
  • Pass remaining lemon around table for garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 1448, Carbohydrate 62.4, Fiber 13.5, Sugar 4.1, Protein 19.7

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