QUINOA AND SPINACH PILAF

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Great with any meat.

Provided by Jahangir Khan

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup quinoa
1 ΒΌ cups water
5 (5 ounce) packages baby spinach
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is softened, about 4 minutes. Add quinoa to onion mixture; cook and stir for about 1 minute more.
  • Pour water over quinoa mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover saucepan, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir spinach and lemon zest into quinoa mixture; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 11.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 145.6 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

Abbas Sheikh
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This recipe is a great way to add variety to your weeknight meals. It's a delicious and healthy dish that the whole family will enjoy.


Mx Yeamin islam
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This pilaf is a great source of protein and fiber. It's a healthy and satisfying meal.


Arzoo Ghouri
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover quinoa.


Faaiso Qaasin
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This pilaf is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick, easy, and delicious.


Emon 777
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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I can have it on the table in less than 30 minutes.


Aitzaz Mohsin
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Alli Vass
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I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but this recipe changed my mind! It's so delicious and healthy.


Haris H
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This is my new favorite quinoa recipe! It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Hashimu Mandoa
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Qureshi Qureshi
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This pilaf was delicious! The quinoa was fluffy and the spinach was tender.


Furkan Hossan
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile and can be served as a side dish or a main course.


Jolibin Massamba
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This quinoa and spinach pilaf was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make.