Quinoa and Spinach Side Recipe Video
Summary
Ingredients
| Chicken stock/Vegetable stock | 2 Cup (32 tbs) | |
| Quinoa | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Olive oil | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Baby spinach leaves | 1 Pound, washed, drained | |
| Garlic | 3 Clove (15 gm), crushed | |
| Salt & pepper | To Taste | |
| Nutmeg | 1⁄2 Teaspoon, freshly grated | |
| Parmesan cheese | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), freshly grated | |
| Heavy cream | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Tomatoes | 2 Medium, chopped finely |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 413 Calories from Fat 183
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21 g31.8%
Saturated Fat 7.4 g37%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 32.7 mg10.9%
Sodium 556.9 mg23.2%
Total Carbohydrates 40 g13.4%
Dietary Fiber 3.9 g15.7%
Sugars 5.2 g
Protein 17 g34.6%
Vitamin A 162.5% Vitamin C 68.9%
Calcium 30.2% Iron 29.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1. In a saucepan on medium heat, pour chicken stock and add quinoa.
2. Bring to boil, lower the heat, cover the saucepan and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. In another large skillet, heat olive oil and put the spinach leaves. Cook till wilted.
4. Add salt and pepper, garlic and nutmeg. Mix well.
5. Put the cooked quinoa and pour the cream. Add cheese.Mix till combined.
6. Garnish with the tomatoes and turn off the heat.
SERVING
7. In a serving plate, serve it with choice of main dish.
Editors Review
Quinoa is a seed packed with nutrients and Robin has bought some of it to show you a yummy recipe using it. This is a side dish made using Quinoa and Spinach. Watch the video to learn a great recipe which is very good for your health.Chef
