Cheesy Quinoa Pilaf with Spinach Recipe

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Cheesy Quinoa Pilaf with Spinach
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Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup quinoa
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup grated goat gouda cheese

Directions:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 568.39 Kcal (2380 kJ)
Calories from fat 402.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 44.77g 69%
Sodium 15.34mg 1%
Potassium 362.86mg 8%
Total Carbs 33.37g 11%
Sugars 0.36g 1%
Dietary Fiber 3.8g 15%
Protein 10.6g 21%
Vitamin C 10.1mg 17%
Iron 3.3mg 18%
Calcium 55.4mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 459.64 Kcal (1924 kJ)
Calories from fat 325.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36.2g 69%
Sodium 12.4mg 1%
Potassium 293.43mg 8%
Total Carbs 26.99g 11%
Sugars 0.29g 1%
Dietary Fiber 3.07g 15%
Protein 8.57g 21%
Vitamin C 8.2mg 17%
Iron 2.6mg 18%
Calcium 44.8mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.3
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free,
  • good source of fiber

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