CHEESY QUINOA PILAF WITH SPINACH
This creamy pilaf incorporates the fluffy, nutty-flavored grain, quinoa, with a decadent and delicious goat cheese gouda. This has an amazing flavor and texture. Try serving with steamed salmon. I think this would work well with pine nuts as well as a variety of other cheeses. Try regular goat, Parmesan, blue, etc.
Provided by alliecat3
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the quinoa, and cook until the quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain in a mesh strainer, and rinse until cold; set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, stir in the sunflower seeds, and cook until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic, and cook until the garlic softens and the aroma mellows, about 2 minutes. Stir in the cooled quinoa and spinach; cook and stir until the quinoa is hot, and the spinach has wilted. Stir in the lemon juice, and all but a pinch of the cheese. Stir until the cheese has melted. Serve sprinkled with the remaining cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 13.2 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 48.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
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Pamela Bifulk
[email protected]I'm going to make this recipe for my next potluck.
Parbes Ahmed
[email protected]This recipe is too complicated for me. I'm going to find something else to make.
Kalli Khan
[email protected]I'm not sure about this recipe. It seems like there are a lot of ingredients.
Austin resendez
[email protected]This recipe looks delicious! I'm going to pin it for later.
Tede
[email protected]I'm going to try this recipe with brown rice instead of quinoa.
Jaylyn Dandy
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover quinoa.
Ahmadawan Ali
[email protected]I love the addition of spinach to this recipe. It adds a nice pop of color and flavor.
Angie Graham
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy too.
Felix Liashiedzi
[email protected]I'm always looking for new quinoa recipes. This one looks like a keeper.
Sk Nabil hossain Shakil
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but this recipe looks really good. I might have to give it a try.
Joy Bohorquez
[email protected]This recipe looks amazing! I can't wait to try it.
Amber Zimmerman
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The quinoa was mushy and the cheese was rubbery. I don't think I'll be making this again.
blueviole
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had added more cheese and spices.
Ashley Wright
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add some chopped red pepper and black beans to the mix.
Lay La
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was amazing! The quinoa was cooked to perfection and the cheese was melted and gooey. The spinach added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Hasan LAhmed
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was delicious! I used a blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheese, and I added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes. The quinoa was fluffy and the spinach was tender. I will definitely be making this again.
abubaker safi
[email protected]This cheesy quinoa pilaf with spinach was a hit with my family! The quinoa was cooked perfectly and the cheese was melted and gooey. The spinach added a nice pop of color and flavor.