Quinoa and Spinach Bowl (#161)

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  • Servings2
  • Prep time10 min
  • Cook time15 min
  • Total time25 min

Diet tags

Ingredients

  1. 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
  2. 1 cup water
  3. 2 cups spinach, chopped
  4. 1 tablespoon olive oil
  5. 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  6. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  7. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. - In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil, add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until tender.
  2. - Toss cooked quinoa with spinach, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. - Divide into two bowls and serve warm or chilled.

Recipe notes

Quinoa and Spinach Bowl (#161)

Basic Information

  • Servings: 2
  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Difficulty: 2
  • Budget: 3
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Total Time: 25
  • Meal Type: Main Dish

Diet Types

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Dairy-Free
  • Plantstrong
  • Flexitarian
  • DASH
  • Pescatarian
  • Gluten-Free
  • Halal
  • Kosher

Equipment

  • - Medium saucepan
  • - Measuring cups

Ingredients

  1. 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
  2. 1 cup water
  3. 2 cups spinach, chopped
  4. 1 tablespoon olive oil
  5. 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  6. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  7. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. - In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil, add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until tender.
  2. - Toss cooked quinoa with spinach, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. - Divide into two bowls and serve warm or chilled.

Storage

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Serve cold or reheat lightly.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 220
  • Protein: 8g
  • Fat: 10g
  • Carbs: 28g
  • Fiber: 0
  • Sugar: 0
  • Sodium: N/A
  • Cholesterol: N/A

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