Spinach Quinoa

This is a quick and flavourful side for those busy soccer/ game nights. Full of protein, complex carbs from the quinoa- so your blood sugar levels will not spike. The spinach adds fiber, Vitamin A and magnesium making this a power packed food for on-the-go nights!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 small red onion finely chopped
• 2 cups broth (chicken or vegetable)
• 1 cup spinach (chopped)
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp. smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp. fresh cilantro
• 1 tbsp. grapeseed oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

• In a pot, boil 1 cup quinoa in 2 cups broth of your choice.
• Turn down the heat and simmer the mix, and cook until done.
• Fluff with a fork.
• You can use water instead of broth, too but I find the broth adds a nice flavour to the end product.
• In a pan, sauté the onions till golden brown, add garlic and suate for a minute or so.
• Make sure the garlic does not burn/ turn brown, as it will give a pungent taste.
• Add the spinach and sauté till soft.
• Add the quinoa, smoked paprika and salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve warm as a side dish or serve as base with chicken / fish fillet

Great dish for office lunch, family meals, pot-lucks or picnics.

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