QUINOA STIR FRY WITH SPINACH & WALNUTS
Found this in Prevention Magazine, this is easy, healthy and most importantly...very tasty. You can substitute any cheese for the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. I recommend a strong hard cheese, but I have used all kinds and they all work. When I'm in a rush, I leave out the walnut pieces. A great side dish or when I am really lazy, add some cooked chicken for a great meal.
Provided by Pappy068
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place quinoa in small bowl, add water to cover, and swish to rinse. Pour into mesh strainer and drain well.
- Heat oil in medium skillet. Add quinoa. Toast, stirring, over medium heat until golden (about 10 minutes) Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add salt and 2 cups of water. Heat to boil. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- Spread walnuts in small skillet and stir over medium-low heat until toasted, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- When quinoa is cooked, add spinach and tomatoes to skillet. Stir fry over medium heat until spinach is almost wilted and tomatoes are warmed, about 1 minute. Stir in walnuts and cheese. Garnish with basil. Serve warm.
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Nanziri Maria
n-maria@aol.comThis stir-fry is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Rahmat Adams
a.r69@gmail.comI added some tofu to this stir-fry for extra protein.
Saima Ehsan
s.ehsan30@hotmail.comThis stir-fry is a great vegetarian option.
Ngawang Lhaden
lhaden_n@gmail.comI made this stir-fry with brown rice instead of quinoa. It was just as good!
Amrullah Afg
amrullah@hotmail.comThis stir-fry is a great way to use up leftover quinoa.
Precious Umelo
umeloprecious15@yahoo.comThe spinach wilted perfectly in this stir-fry. It added a nice pop of color and flavor.
ADAN AMIN
adana@yahoo.comI love the addition of walnuts to this stir-fry. They add a nice nutty flavor and crunch.
Oluwasegun Timothy
oluwaseguntimothy@aol.comThis was a quick and easy meal to make. The ingredients are simple and affordable. The stir-fry was flavorful and satisfying.
Kev OG
kevog15@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of quinoa, but this stir-fry was surprisingly good. The flavors were well-balanced and the quinoa had a nice texture. I would definitely make this again.
Ankit Gautam
gautam@yahoo.comThis quinoa stir-fry was a hit with my family! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. The spinach added a nice pop of color and the walnuts gave it a satisfying crunch. I will definitely be making this again.