Quinoa with Spinach Recipe

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Quinoa with Spinach
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  1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until onion is tender, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  2. Add quinoa to skillet; cook, stirring frequently, until quinoa starts to turn golden brown, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add broth, black pepper and red pepper flakes to skillet; bring to a boil. Cover skillet and reduce heat to low and simmer for 13 minutes; stir in spinach. Cover skillet and cook until spinach and quinoa are tender and liquid is absorbed, about 3 to 5 minutes; season with salt. Yields about 1/2 cup per serving.
  4. *To rinse quinoa, place quinoa in a fine wire-mesh sieve. Place in sink and set under cold running water until water runs clear; shake off excess liquid.
  5. Quinoa is available in the grain or natural food section of the supermarket.
  6. To make this recipe pareve, cook the quinoa in vegetable broth or water.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 919.11 Kcal (3848 kJ)
Calories from fat 261.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.04g 45%
Sodium 1416.63mg 59%
Potassium 2275.59mg 48%
Total Carbs 133.11g 44%
Sugars 6.05g 24%
Dietary Fiber 17.44g 70%
Protein 38.71g 77%
Vitamin C 45.5mg 76%
Iron 12.2mg 68%
Calcium 259.9mg 26%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 97.7 Kcal (409 kJ)
Calories from fat 27.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.09g 45%
Sodium 150.59mg 59%
Potassium 241.9mg 48%
Total Carbs 14.15g 44%
Sugars 0.64g 24%
Dietary Fiber 1.85g 70%
Protein 4.12g 77%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 76%
Iron 1.3mg 68%
Calcium 27.6mg 26%

* 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

  • 20
    Points
  • 24
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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