QUINOA STIR FRY WITH SPINACH & WALNUTS

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Found this in Prevention Magazine, this is easy, healthy and most importantly...very tasty. You can substitute any cheese for the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. I recommend a strong hard cheese, but I have used all kinds and they all work. When I'm in a rush, I leave out the walnut pieces. A great side dish or when I am really lazy, add some cooked chicken for a great meal.

Provided by Pappy068

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup quinoa (measured dry)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic clove
1/2 cup walnut pieces
baby spinach leaves
1 cup grape tomatoes or 1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
fresh basil leaf (to garnish) (optional)

Steps:

  • Place quinoa in small bowl, add water to cover, and swish to rinse. Pour into mesh strainer and drain well.
  • Heat oil in medium skillet. Add quinoa. Toast, stirring, over medium heat until golden (about 10 minutes) Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add salt and 2 cups of water. Heat to boil. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • Spread walnuts in small skillet and stir over medium-low heat until toasted, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • When quinoa is cooked, add spinach and tomatoes to skillet. Stir fry over medium heat until spinach is almost wilted and tomatoes are warmed, about 1 minute. Stir in walnuts and cheese. Garnish with basil. Serve warm.

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