Quinoa-and-Spinach Pilaf

Name: Quinoa-and-Spinach Pilaf
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 cup rinsed quinoa; 1.25 cups water; 5 cups baby spinach (5 ounces); 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; Salt and pepper

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By

Martha Stewart

Updated on May 16, 2017

Servings:

4

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

Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup rinsed quinoa
1 ¼ cups water
5 cups baby spinach (5 ounces)
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
Salt and pepper

Directions

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.

Originally appeared: Everyday Food, September 2012

Quinoa-and-Spinach Pilaf

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