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Quinoa and Spinach Pilaf
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Prep Time:
10 minutes
10 minutes
Cook Time:
25 minutes
25 minutes
Total Time:
35 minutes
35 minutes
Quick and easy gluten-free quinoa spinach pilaf, perfect for Thanksgiving or any gathering.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1.25 cups water
- 5 (5 ounce) packages baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until onion is softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in quinoa and cook for an additional minute.
- Cover the quinoa mixture with water and bring it to a gentle boil. Lower the heat to medium, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer until the quinoa is tender and has absorbed the water, approximately 20 minutes.
- Combine the vibrant spinach and zesty lemon zest into the fluffy quinoa; season generously with salt and pepper to enhance the flavors.
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