QUINOA-AND-SPINACH PILAF

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This quick-cooking, whole-grain side is good with beef short ribs, grilled chicken, hamburgers.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Quinoa Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup rinsed quinoa
1 1/4 cups water
5 cups baby spinach (5 ounces)
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium. Add onion and garlic; cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Add quinoa and cook 1 minute. Add water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Stir in spinach and lemon zest, then season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

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